Two young children, aged two and four, have tragically died after being found unresponsive in a family car in Carpentras, France, as a severe European heatwave pushed temperatures above 40°C.
Incident Details
The children were discovered in the family car, which was parked in a garage in the Bois de l'Ubac neighbourhood of Carpentras. Emergency services attempted resuscitation, but both children succumbed to the heat.
According to local reports, the children entered the vehicle without their 33-year-old mother's knowledge and became trapped inside. The exact circumstances leading to their entrapment are under investigation.
Heatwave Context
The incident occurred during a record-breaking heatwave across Europe, with temperatures in southern France exceeding 40°C. Such extreme heat can cause a car's interior to reach lethal temperatures within minutes, posing a severe risk to children and pets.
Authorities have not released further details about the family or the ongoing investigation. The community of Carpentras has been left in shock by the tragedy.
