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Toddler dies after being found in hot car in Marseille

A young child has died in hospital following a rescue from a vehicle during a severe heatwave in Marseille, according to a local health facility.

By 27 Jun 2026 · 14:30 CET Updated 27 Jun 2026 · 14:30 CET

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A toddler has died in hospital after being discovered inside a hot car in the French city of Marseille. The incident occurred during a period of severe heat, according to information released by a health facility on Friday. This tragedy marks the latest occurrence of a child dying in similar circumstances nationwide this week. The report was published by The Local.

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