Mum of son, 2, & daughter, 4, found dead in hot car ‘forgot her kids while shopping’ during France 40C heatwave

Two young children died after being left in a car during a severe heatwave in France. Authorities have launched a manslaughter investigation as police suggest the mother accidentally forgot them while shopping.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the extreme dangers of heatwaves and the tragic consequences of heat-related negligence in enclosed vehicles.
Add us as a preferred source Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook A MUM of two young children found dead in a car during the intense heat in France forgot her children while out shopping, a police source claims.
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