Tragic death of 3‑year-old Ivanka in car under investigation
11:04 AM EDT, July 20, 2024
On Monday, a tragic piece of news shook Slovakia: the death of 3-year-old Ivanka. The girl died in an overheated car. Her parents believe it was an unfortunate coincidence. Their close ones are staunchly defending them.
The tragic incident occurred in the Markusovce municipality. Peter Fulla, the mayor of the region, has spoken out.
It is difficult to judge whether it was negligence or child's play. However, it is a lesson for everyone to pay attention to their children and cars. - he said in an interview with "Plus Jeden Den".
Reports indicate that the tragedy happened while a young family with three children was spending their vacation in Slovakia. On a daily basis, they work and live in England.
Locals believe that the girl's parents are caring and good people who strive to provide good conditions for their children. They had been in Markusovce for three weeks.
Tragic death of Ivanka. "There is no explanation"
On the tragic day, Ivanka was supposed to go to the neighbors' pool. When the three-year-old was found missing, a search began. The girl's terrified mother and several others combed the area carefully.
They finally found the girl in the car. She was already unconscious.
The mother immediately approached her daughter. Probably the doors were not locked... It's terrible. Everyone is in grief. - said the grandfather of the three-year-old.
Rescuers who arrived at the scene could not restore her vital functions. The doctor did not find any injuries. A post-mortem examination was ordered.
Very few people care for children as much as they do. - said Frantisek Pecha, Ivanka's uncle, quoted by "Blesk".
The tragic death of the three-year-old deeply shook her parents.
They are at rock bottom. There is no explanation as to how she got into that car. - summarized Pecha.
The police are investigating the circumstances of this accident. Criminal proceedings have been initiated. The girl's mother may be held responsible for causing the death. The three-year-old was under her supervision. The father was not at home.
