A new tragedy has shaken France, as an 18-month-old baby lost their life due to hyperthermia caused by the ongoing heatwave. The infant was found in critical condition inside a parked car in the parking lot of the university hospital in Marseille. The university confirmed the news of the child’s death, though the exact date of the incident has not been specified.
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France: Parents forgot 18-month-old baby in car during heatwave — child dies
The tragic incident unfolded on Tuesday, during a period of intense heat gripping the country. Firefighters were alerted shortly before 2:00 PM and rushed to transport the child to the emergency department of the pediatric clinic at Timone hospital. Despite the extraordinary efforts of medical staff, doctors were unable to prevent the fatal outcome. According to information reported by BFM TV, it appears that one of the parents had forgotten the child in the car while heading to work at the university campus. The infant, just 18 months old, remained trapped inside the vehicle, leading to this devastating tragedy.
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“It is with deep sorrow that we were informed of the tragic incident that took place on the Timone university campus. We extend our most sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the victim,” said Éric Berton, president of Aix-Marseille University, in a press release sent to AFP.
