A devastating tragedy occurred on Monday in Valls, Tarragona. A child, between two and three years old, died in a car parked on a street in an industrial area of the city. The main hypothesis for the minor’s death, according to the police, is that he died after being left alone in a vehicle at high temperatures. This incident happened in the midst of a heatwave currently gripping the region.
Dramatic Scenes and Desperate Rescue Attempts
The Generalitat firefighters received the tragic notification around 3:06 PM and quickly rushed to the scene in Camp de Tarragona. Upon their arrival, outside an industrial warehouse in Valls, the boy’s father had already removed the child from the overheated car and brought him to a cooler, air-conditioned area.
However, all help came too late: The arriving team from the Medical Emergency System (SEM), who came with a medically equipped ambulance, immediately performed resuscitation maneuvers. Despite all efforts, the child died shortly thereafter. The desperate rescue attempts could not save the small life.
Investigations Underway: Forgotten in the Heat?
The Mossos d’Esquadra have immediately launched a comprehensive investigation to clarify the exact circumstances of this tragic death. The police’s initial hypotheses suggest that the father may have forgotten the child in the back seat of the vehicle when he went to work. This assumption is being verified by the ongoing investigations and, in particular, by the father’s upcoming statement to the police.
The father is currently at the police station but is not in custody. He is receiving psychological support as he is in a state of severe shock. As part of the investigation, the Mossos will need to clarify how long the minor was actually in the car – initial information suggests it could have been for hours – and for what reason he was left in this extremely dangerous situation.
At the time of the alert at 3:06 PM, outdoor temperatures in Camp de Tarragona were around 36-37 degrees Celsius. Inside the vehicle, however, temperatures could have been much higher and quickly reached life-threatening levels. For a definitive determination of the exact cause of death, the results of the forensic reports are awaited. This tragedy is a stark reminder of the dangers of heat in vehicles, especially for young children.
