Rajasthan Heatwave Tragedy: Two Sisters Die After Getting Trapped Inside Parked Car
The severe heatwave sweeping across North India continues to impact daily life and public health, with temperatures soaring across several states. Amid the extreme weather conditions, a tragic incident from Rajasthan ’s Alwar district has highlighted the deadly risks associated with closed vehicles during summer.
Two minor sisters reportedly suffocated to death after getting trapped inside a parked car in the Khudanpuri area under the Vaishali Nagar police station limits. The heartbreaking incident has shocked the local community and raised concerns about child safety during extreme heat conditions.
According to reports, the incident took place on Wednesday afternoon when eight-year-old Tina and her five-year-old sister Lakshmi stepped out to play near their rented home. CCTV footage later showed the girls entering a nearby car service centre where a customer’s vehicle had reportedly been left unlocked.
Police said the children climbed into the car while playing, but the doors locked automatically after shutting, trapping them inside the vehicle.
At the time of the incident, temperatures in Alwar were reportedly around 43°C. Experts warn that the temperature inside a parked car can rise rapidly within minutes due to the greenhouse effect caused by direct sunlight.
Authorities believe the children remained trapped inside the vehicle for nearly 30 minutes. The intense heat, lack of ventilation, and suffocating conditions are suspected to have caused them to lose consciousness.
The girls were reported missing after they did not return home in the evening. Their father, along with neighbours, began searching the area before spotting the children inside the parked vehicle.
The windows were broken to rescue them, and both girls were rushed to a nearby hospital. However, doctors declared them dead on arrival.
Their father, Ramesh, a migrant worker, had reportedly been raising the two girls alone after his wife’s death four years ago. Police have registered a case and are investigating possible negligence by the workshop management.
Two minor sisters reportedly suffocated to death after getting trapped inside a parked car in the Khudanpuri area under the Vaishali Nagar police station limits. The heartbreaking incident has shocked the local community and raised concerns about child safety during extreme heat conditions.
A Tragic Turn During Playtime
According to reports, the incident took place on Wednesday afternoon when eight-year-old Tina and her five-year-old sister Lakshmi stepped out to play near their rented home. CCTV footage later showed the girls entering a nearby car service centre where a customer’s vehicle had reportedly been left unlocked.
Police said the children climbed into the car while playing, but the doors locked automatically after shutting, trapping them inside the vehicle.
How Heat Turns a Parked Car Dangerous
At the time of the incident, temperatures in Alwar were reportedly around 43°C. Experts warn that the temperature inside a parked car can rise rapidly within minutes due to the greenhouse effect caused by direct sunlight.
Authorities believe the children remained trapped inside the vehicle for nearly 30 minutes. The intense heat, lack of ventilation, and suffocating conditions are suspected to have caused them to lose consciousness.
Family Left Devastated
The girls were reported missing after they did not return home in the evening. Their father, along with neighbours, began searching the area before spotting the children inside the parked vehicle.
The windows were broken to rescue them, and both girls were rushed to a nearby hospital. However, doctors declared them dead on arrival.
Their father, Ramesh, a migrant worker, had reportedly been raising the two girls alone after his wife’s death four years ago. Police have registered a case and are investigating possible negligence by the workshop management.
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