Rising Heat Wave Leads to Surge in Child Hot Car Deaths Across US

Record temperatures contribute to 12 child fatalities in hot cars this year, prompting urgent safety warnings.

A 2-year-old in New York and an 8-week-old in New Jersey died within hours of each other in hot cars.
At least 12 children have died in hot cars in 2024, with incidents reported in multiple states.
Experts stress that hot car deaths are preventable with proper safety measures and awareness.
Heat alerts have been issued for millions as the US experiences a historic heat wave.
Advocacy groups call for faster implementation of safety regulations to prevent further tragedies.