Child crushed by couch

A child is dead after being crushed by a couch in Markham on Saturday night, according to York Regional Police. The 2-year-old boy was playing when a recliner fell on him, po- lice said. Police responded to the call near Kennedy Rd. and Steeles Ave. shortly after 9 p.m. on Saturday. The child was rushed to SickKids Hospital and later died. Bell said police and are considering the death an accident.