The deadly danger of children trapped in cars

Every year, around 5,000 children in Australia end up being trapped in cars during hot weather. While the vast majority of them end up being rescued, an unfortunate few end up in hospital. In the worst cases, the children can end up losing their lives. Kidsafe Victoria has launched a campaign to try to prevent children becoming trapped in cars.

Tributes at the Brisbane house where two little girls died in a hot car parked outside in November Source: AAP Image/Glenn Hunt