A baby girl died locked inside a hot car for five hours amid sweltering temperatures after her distracted father forgot about her in his rush to get to work.
Little Agnese remained in the car for hours under the scorching sun in the parking lot of the company where her father works, in Marcon, an industrial area on the outskirts of Venice, Italy.
Her father, Sirio Chinellato, was supposed to drop her off at daycare around 8 am on his way to work on 18th July.
When Sirio, notified by his colleagues at lunchtime, realised the tragedy and called for help, it was too late, reports say.
Coworkers reportedly witnessed him shouting her name in desperation: “Agnese, Agnese, Agnese..,” but to no avail.
The ambulance arrived within minutes, but for the little girl, who was taken to the emergency room, there was nothing more to be done.
The 14-month-old girl had been in the car as temperatures quickly reached over 30 degrees Celsius. Inside the car, it was a deadly 50 degrees Celsius.
Health professionals are providing psychological support to the parents, who reportedly had to be hospitalised due to their shock.
Dad Sirio and mum Gloria Lugato made only a brief statement: “We are devastated.”
A message of condolence was released by Mayor Matteo Romanello: “Another tragedy in Marcon.
“I am shocked by the circumstances of this tragic event, and my thoughts are with the family during this difficult time.
“I ask everyone to refrain from any comments that would undoubtedly be inappropriate at this moment.”
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