Couple detained in France after twin girls die of dehydration
In France, a pair of parents has been taken into custody following the tragic deaths of their 15-month-old twin daughters, believed to be due to dehydration. The couple contacted emergency services in Beuvrages after finding the twins unresponsive in their beds. Initial reports suggest dehydration as the likely cause. Their four other children, aged between three and six, were treated for dehydration but are currently stable. Mayor Ali Ben Yahia voiced the community's disbelief, highlighting that the family was well-integrated. These fatalities coincided with an unprecedented heatwave in France, which has also resulted in other child fatalities in vehicles.
Key facts
- Couple detained in France after twin daughters died of suspected dehydration.
- The 15-month-old twins were found in their beds in Beuvrages.
- Preliminary findings indicate dehydration as cause of death.
- Four other children aged 3-6 hospitalized with dehydration, not life-threatening.
- Mayor Ali Ben Yahia said community was deeply shaken.
- Deaths occurred during a record-breaking heatwave in France.
- Several small children died in locked cars during the heatwave.
- Investigation underway to establish circumstances.
Entities
Locations
- France
- Beuvrages