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14-month-old New York girl dies after being left in grandmother's hot car for 8 hours

  • The grandmother forgot to drop the toddler off at daycare and went to work, leaving the girl in the car.
  • The temperature reached 83°F outside, causing an estimated 123°F inside the car.
  • The grandmother realized the mistake when she returned to pick the girl up from daycare.
  • The toddler was rushed to the hospital but did not survive.
  • An investigation is underway with no charges filed yet; approximately 40 children die annually in hot cars in the U.S.
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