Police rushed to the scene after reports of two infants unresponsive inside the vehicle.
When officers arrived shortly after 5.30pm local time to Sunshine House on Wilson Boulevard, South Carolina, USA, they found two infants inside the vehicle, and they were sadly pronounced dead at the scene by emergency paramedics.
The coroner’s office confirmed the infants were two twin boys.
Fox News reports that it’s not clear if the daycare were involved or connected to the tragic incident.
Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSF) is investigating.
Sunshine House is an early learning academy and daycare centre based in South Carolina.
Images from the scene show a swarm of emergency vehicles outside the daycare centre, with several cars parked there.
Journalist Shay Simon reported on Twitter: “Scene filled with screaming and crying at Sunshine House of Blythewood.
“RCSD tell us sadly two infants were found dead in a vehicle. At this time it’s not clear if employees at the daycare were involved.”
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