Temperatures passed 30C as the twins remained stuck in their father's car while he worked an eight-hour shift
Twin infants who were left in a parked car after their father forgot they were in there have died, say police.
The 11-month-old boy and girl were left in the back seat of the silver Honda Accord on Friday morning before the man, named in reports as 37-year-old Juan Rodriguez, reported for his job at a hospital in New York. Temperatures passed 30C during the day but even an outdoor temperature of just 16C can be fatal inside a closed car, where the temperature can climb rapidly.
After Mr Rodriguez completed his eight-hour shift he got in the car and drove a short distance before remembering his children, Mariza and Phoenix, were still strapped in their seats in the back.Police were called at 4pm on Friday by a member of the public who said one of the babies was not breathing but both babies were dead when help arrived.
NBC reported that Mr Rodriguez, a social worker, is likely to face charges over the children's deaths.
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