Toddler, 3, dies after being found trapped in parked car in 27C tourist town
Emergency responders including police and paramedics were sent to the scene after a 999 call from a member of the public just before 3pm this afternoon. They tried to revive him for several minutes after freeing him from the vehicle and discovering he didn't have a heartbeat. The child was then rushed to a local hospital where he was certified dead.
The drama happened in Linares in the Andalucian province of Jaen, home to the Andres Segovia House Museum dedicated to celebrated classical guitarist Andres Segovia.
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