Coimbatore: A nine-year-old boy died of suffocation after reportedly getting locked inside a car parked in front of his house at Pethikuttai near Sirumugai in Coimbatore district on Saturday.
The deceased was identified as V. Mukund, son of Velumani and Sumathi, residents of Pethikuttai.
Boy reportedly entered car while playing
According to police, Mukund was playing near his house when he entered the car parked outside the residence.
The child reportedly became trapped inside the vehicle after the doors were locked. Police said he later died of suffocation.
The incident has left the family and local residents shocked, with the circumstances serving as a tragic reminder of the dangers children can face when playing around parked vehicles.
Police investigate incident
Police have begun an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the boy’s death.
The incident highlights the need for parents and caregivers to ensure that children do not play inside parked vehicles, particularly when the vehicle is unattended.
Even when a car is parked outside the home, children can enter unnoticed and become trapped inside. Close supervision and keeping vehicle keys and doors secured can help prevent such incidents.
The death of the nine-year-old has caused grief in Pethikuttai, while police continue to ascertain the exact sequence of events leading to the tragedy.
