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Kids Die Quickly In Hot Cars

By Bryan Thompson

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/kcur/local-kcur-978951.mp3

SALINA, Kan. – Last year was the deadliest ever for children left in hot vehicles, with 49 fatalities nationwide. While temperatures have cooled a little in the Kansas City area, Bryan Thompson reports officials still are worried that this year could be even worse.

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