Tragedy in Xylofaou: Death of Two Children in Locked Vehicle
June 29, 2026
Two boys, aged 8 and 10, were found dead in a locked vehicle in Xylofaou, shocking the community and garnering extensive coverage from Bulgarian and British media. Their father and stepmother had left for work, leaving the children behind. Reports suggest the boys may have died from asphyxiation due to high temperatures inside the car. The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding this tragedy. The exact causes of death will be confirmed following autopsies.