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Two children dead after falling into backyard pool near 67th Ave and Lower Buckeye Rd

Both were taken to a pediatric hospital where they were pronounced dead

Two children have died after being pulled from a swimming pool in Phoenix Thursday.

By: abc15.com staff

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PHOENIX — Two children have died after being pulled from a swimming pool in Phoenix Thursday.

The incident happened just after 3:30 p.m. at a home near 67th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road.

Upon arrival, the Phoenix Fire Department says a family member was already performing CPR on the two girls. They were rushed to a pediatric hospital where they died.

They have been identified by police as 3-year-old Valentina Ruiz and 3-year-old Penelope Ruiz.

How the children ended up in the water and how long they were in the pool is under investigation.

The Phoenix Police Department is investigating this incident and says there is nothing suspicious at this time.

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