2 young children found dead in locked car during France heatwave

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A severe early-season heatwave sweeps across Europe, particularly France and Italy, with record temperatures above 40°C forcing emergency declarations and widespread red alerts. The event marks the second intense heat episode in less than a month and has led to tragic casualties, school closures, cancelled events, and transport disruptions. Climate data indicates such extreme heat events have accelerated significantly in recent decades, with scientists attributing the trend to ongoing climate change.
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Two young children, aged two and four, were found dead inside their family’s car in the southern French town of Carpentras on Monday.
According to initial findings, the siblings had accidentally locked themselves inside the car, the local prosecutor’s office said.
The children’s mother found them in the car, which was parked in the driveway of the family home. Emergency services attempted to resuscitate the children but were unable to save them.
The prosecutor’s office has opened a preliminary...