India: Two girls die trapped in locked car during 45°C heatwave

A heatwave in India's Rajasthan state has led to a tragic incident where two young girls, Tina, 8, and Laxmi, 5, died after being trapped inside a locked car. The children were playing near a car repair center in Khudanpuri village, Alwar district, when they climbed into a damaged, unattended vehicle.

Authorities suspect the girls may have accidentally locked themselves inside and were unable to escape. Their disappearance prompted a search by family and villagers, who eventually found them unconscious in the car. They were rushed out but pronounced dead due to suffocation.

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the duration the children were trapped. Security camera footage reportedly shows the sisters approaching and entering the car. Local media suggests they were inside for about 30 minutes, though this has not been officially confirmed.

The tragedy occurred amidst extreme weather conditions, with North India experiencing severe heat. Alwar recorded a high of 43°C on the day of the incident, highlighting the dangerous temperatures that contributed to the girls' deaths.

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The children were immediately taken out but had died from suffocation.