By Staff Reporter
SESHEGO – A heartbreaking incident unfolded in Seshego on Monday, October 27, 2025, after a 3-year-old girl was found dead inside a parked car at a local hospital premises.
According to reports, the toddler was left sleeping inside a blue Toyota Corolla Cross while her mother attended a meeting at the hospital around 07:00. The mother allegedly forgot the child inside the locked vehicle, which was parked in direct sunlight for several hours.
Police said the child was discovered unresponsive around 15:10 after staff members noticed the motionless body inside the car. It is believed she died from extreme heat and lack of oxygen.
Seshego Police have opened a case of culpable homicide as investigations continue. A postmortem will be conducted to confirm the exact cause of death.
Authorities have urged parents and caregivers to always double-check their vehicles before leaving, emphasizing that even a few minutes in a closed car can be fatal for children.
