Baby dies after being left inside car in 33C temperatures as police launch probe into child’s tragic death
A BABY has died after being left inside a car as temperatures soared up to 33C in the outback of Western Australia.
The tragic tot was found trapped inside a vehicle parked on the corner of Fallon Road and Flynn Drive in Fitzroy Crossing on Tuesday.
The child was unresponsive and rushed to the Fitzroy Crossing Hospital at around 3pm.
Despite medics’ best efforts, the baby could not be revived and sadly passed away.
Police have launched an urgent investigation into the horror incident, with officers flying in from Perth to aid the probe.
Cops cordoned off the area where the car was found and forensic teams are set to analyse the vehicle.
No arrests have yet been made in connection with the incident.
According to The West, police were first alerted after receiving a call from the hospital.
Locals have been rocked by the tragedy on their doorstep in the rural town.
Temperatures in Fitzroy Crossing reached a high of 33C on Tuesday.
It is against the law to leave a child unattended in the car in some Australian states and territories.
On a hot day, temperatures inside a parked car can be a whopping 40C greater than it is outside.
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