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Toddler Left in Van in Portugal | UK News
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A devastating tragedy unfolded in Portugal when an 18-month-old girl, Sofia, was left alone in a nursery minibus for seven hours—ultimately dying from heat exposure. Found critically ill in a van parked outside a different daycare, she was pronounced dead at the scene despite emergency efforts. Her grandmother blamed the van operator, calling it a fatal mistake, while authorities launch an investigation. This heartbreaking case joins a growing list of preventable child deaths in vehicles across Europe amid soaring temperatures, underscoring a dangerous and recurring pattern.
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