SUMMARY: In St. Ann, two children under 10 were rescued from a locked car on a nearly 100-degree day after a witness noticed them inside the hot vehicle. The car’s interior temperature reached at least 115 degrees. Emergency services arrived just in time to safely remove the children. The father was arrested and faces charges. Police emphasized the dangers of leaving children in hot cars, noting temperatures inside can rise rapidly, even with windows cracked. Authorities urge parents to always check vehicles and educate children about the risks of playing in cars. The investigation is ongoing.

First responders rescued two children from a hot car Saturday in St. Ann after a quick-thinking resident called for help. Police say a father was arrested in connection with the incident.

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