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3-year-old boy dies in hot car as historic heatwave sweeps France

By Daniel Cody Published June 25, 2026, 7:35 p.m. ET

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A 3-year-old boy died while trapped in a sweltering car amid a record-breaking heatwave in France and across Europe, according to authorities.

The tot climbed into the vehicle on Wednesday after his father told him to take a nap, but when he got inside, the car’s child-lock system activated — trapping him as temperatures rose above 85 degrees Fahrenheit in Saint-Gratien, Paris.

“He apparently shut himself in and became trapped in the vehicle before being found unconscious by his parents,” said public prosecutor Guirec Le Bras, citing preliminary findings from the investigation.

A person sits under an umbrella featuring images of French landmarks, seeking shade from a heatwave. 3
Record-breaking temperatures in France have claimed multiple lives already.

The boy was inside the car for 45 minutes before his parents found him unconscious. First responders failed to resuscitate him and he was later pronounced dead. 

Following the recovery of the tot’s body, his mother was hospitalized for shock.

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Wednesday was France’s hottest day since officials began keeping records in 1947, with 72 départements — the primary territorial units in France — on high alert and 17 on moderate alert.

Average June temperatures in Paris range from around 57 degrees to 73 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the French government’s meteorological agency.

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Astronomical heat in Europe has killed multiple children who became trapped in their family vehicles. AFP via Getty Images

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