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Tragedy in Famagusta: Two children found dead in a locked car

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Two children, aged 8 and 10, were found dead in a locked vehicle in Xylofagou.
The children's father and stepmother have been arrested on suspicion of negligence.
Signs of asphyxiation and burns were observed on the children's bodies.
The exact circumstances surrounding their deaths are under investigation.
The children reportedly came from Bulgaria to spend holidays with their father.

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On June 28, 2026, a tragic incident occurred in Famagusta, Cyprus, leading to the death of two young siblings, aged 8 and 10. The children were discovered unresponsive inside a locked car parked outside their home in the village of Xylofagou. Reports indicate that the children were left alone in the vehicle while their father and stepmother were at work. They were reportedly visiting Cyprus from Bulgaria for vacation.

Witnesses described a scene of shock and grief as local residents gathered outside the home, unable to comprehend the tragedy that had unfolded. The children showed signs of asphyxiation and rigor mortis when they were found, prompting immediate emergency services response. Following the discovery, police arrested the children's father and stepmother on charges of negligence related to their deaths.

Communities in the area expressed profound sorrow over the loss, with many lighting candles in memory of the children. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding their deaths is ongoing, as authorities work to determine the full details of the case.

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