Children Trapped in Cars as France’s Record Heat Wave Death Toll Rises

Record-breaking temperatures continue to scorch France this summer. The heat wave has already driven the death toll higher. Recent incidents involve children found locked inside family cars. Those incidents highlight the lethal risk of leaving minors unattended in vehicles. Authorities have warned the public about the rapid rise in interior car temperatures. Emergency services are responding to calls involving trapped children. The situation underscores growing concerns over heat‑related safety. Officials urge drivers to check vehicles before leaving and to seek cooler shelter.