Dhekelia, Cyprus. Two children aged eight and 10 have died in the British base of Dhekelia after being left in a car to sleep. Police and ambulance services attended the scene and confirmed the deaths.
Investigation under way
The children, who were from the same family, were found dead in the car, according to reports. A spokesman for the British bases confirmed that two children had died.
Scene and response
Police from the British bases attended the scene, while an ambulance was also called. When emergency personnel arrived, they confirmed that the children had died.
Family and cause of death
The children were reportedly left in the car to sleep while their parents, who were said to be from Bulgaria, were elsewhere. They are believed to have suffocated, although the exact cause of death is expected to be determined by an autopsy.
Location of inquiries
The British bases spokesman said officers were at a house in Xylophagou investigating the cause of death.
