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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
James C. Reynolds

Manslaughter investigation after toddlers die in car during France heatwave

  • French police have launched an involuntary manslaughter investigation after two children, aged two and four, died in a car during Europe's record heatwave .
  • The children were found unconscious by their mother in the family's vehicle in Carpentras, southeast France , on Monday.
  • Initial findings suggest the siblings had locked themselves inside the car, and first responders were unable to resuscitate them.
  • The incident occurred amidst government warnings advising parents not to leave children unattended in vehicles due to the extreme temperatures.
  • Separately, France's Prime Minister reported that 40 people have drowned across the country in recent days while attempting to cool down from the heat.

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French police launch manslaughter probe after children die in car in 43C heatwave

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