Two children, aged two and four, were found dead in a 'very hot' car parked in the garage of their family home in Carpentras, France, on June 22, 2026, according to local prosecutor Hélène Mourges.
Incident Details
Police, paramedics, and firefighters were called to the Bois de l'Ubac neighbourhood at around 1:10 p.m. local time. Despite resuscitation attempts by emergency services, both children had tragically died. The children had reportedly suffered cardiac arrests after being in the car during a major heatwave.
Investigation and Cause
Carpentras prosecutor Hélène Mourges stated: 'The causes of death are still under investigation, but the heatwave is the leading theory.' The car was parked in a garage, and temperatures in the region have been extremely high, with the heatwave contributing to the likely cause of death.
Police have launched an investigation into the incident. The area has been experiencing a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring well above seasonal norms.
