Children suffer severe burns from 'squishy' toy microwave trend needing surgery

29-06-2026 09:01 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Children suffer severe burns from 'squishy' toy microwave trend needing surgery

A number of children have been left with serious burns after taking part in a dangerous trend involving heating 'squishy' toys in the microwave

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