Rawalpindi: Two children die of suffocation in locked car

RAWALPINDI: A tragic incident occurred in Dhoke Chiragh Din area of Rawalpindi where two children lost their lives after being trapped inside a car.

According to rescue officials, teams reached the site soon after receiving the report. The children were in critical condition and were given CPR on the spot before being shifted to the hospital, but they could not survive.

Family members said the children were playing when they got inside the car and locked the doors from inside, which led to suffocation and the tragedy.

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District administration expressed grief over the incident and urged parents to keep a close watch on their children.

HOW TO KEEP KIDS SAFE AROUND PARKED CARS

Kids can sometimes slip into cars without adults noticing, maybe they see a toy inside, want to play hide-and-seek, or pretend to drive. To keep them safe:

• Never leave children alone in or near a parked car, even for a few seconds.
• Always lock your car and keep the keys where kids can’t reach. Ask guests to do the same.
• Don’t let kids play with car keys or key fobs.
• Teach kids that a car isn’t a playground. They should never go inside without an adult. If they need something from the car, they must ask for help first. Older kids can be taught to honk the horn if they ever get stuck.