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1.5-year-old girl dies after spending the whole day in a car in Bertem

A 1.5-year-old girl tragically died in Bertem after being forgotten in a car all day. Her parents reportedly forgot to take her to daycare, according to the Leuven prosecutor's office.

27 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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A 1.5-year-old girl died last Friday in Bertem. The child had spent the entire day in the car because one of the parents forgot to take her to daycare. This was confirmed by the Leuven prosecutor's office to various media.

According to reports, the girl was discovered in the car only in the evening when the parent went to pick up the older sibling from school. It appears that the child had been in the car for an extended period, leading to the tragic situation.

The community and the involved parents are shocked by the incident. It was also reported that this occurrence took place in the municipality of Bertem, located in the province of Flemish Brabant, near Leuven.

Belgian justice has recorded the incident and is considering further steps. The prosecutor's office stated that one of the parents was responsible for bringing the child to daycare but failed to do so.

Several media outlets are reporting on this tragic event, including VRT NWS and HLN. The details have also been disseminated through other news sources that incorporated the confirmation from the Leuven prosecutor's office in their coverage.

The girl was taken to the hospital after being discovered, but unfortunately, there was nothing that could be done to save her. This has sparked a broader discussion on safety and awareness regarding children in vehicles.

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