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Parents arrested after 6-month-old found inside hot car
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · As published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Louis, Missouri, involving a 6-month-old child found unresponsive in a hot car. The car was not running and had its windows up, with no working air conditioning, leaving the child in sweltering temperatures over 90 degrees.
A disturbing incident occurred in St. Louis, Missouri, involving a 6-month-old child found unresponsive in a hot car. The child was discovered by officers who were in the area for an event.
The car was not running and had its windows up, with no working air conditioning, leaving the child in sweltering temperatures over 90 degrees. The child was covered in sweat and had to be revived by the fire department.
The child is now in stable condition at a hospital. The parents were arrested for endangering the child. Further details on this incident are available from the source.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 18, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
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