Two young boys tragically lost their lives after reportedly being left inside a vehicle to sleep on a holiday island.

The unfortunate incident occurred in the British base of Dhekelia, Cyprus, where the boys, aged eight and ten, were discovered deceased inside a car parked in a field near a residential area.

According to local reports, the children, of Bulgarian descent, were left in the vehicle to rest. Medical experts noted that the boys experienced severe muscle stiffness and sunburn due to prolonged exposure to the sun.

Authorities have apprehended the father and stepmother of the children on suspicion of negligence related to the incident. Police from the British bases are conducting investigations at a residence in Xylophagou to determine the circumstances surrounding the deaths.

While the exact cause of death is yet to be confirmed, there are indications from local sources that the children displayed symptoms consistent with asphyxiation. Forensic examinations will be conducted to establish the precise cause of the tragic outcome.

This heartbreaking event coincides with a period of soaring temperatures in Europe, with several similar incidents reported across the continent during the recent heatwave.

In France, an 18-month-old toddler perished after being left in a car by the parents, succumbing to hyperthermia. Additionally, a mother in France is facing manslaughter charges after her four-year-old daughter and two-year-old son were found lifeless in a locked car.

The series of tragedies serve as a stark reminder of the dangers of leaving children unattended in hot vehicles during extreme weather conditions.