VILLUPURAM: In a tragic incident, two girls suffocated to death after being trapped inside a car for more than two hours. The incident occurred on Thursday at Kallakurichi in Villupuram district.

The deceased have been identified as E Rajeshwari (7) and A Vanitha (4)- children of two farmers. According to sources, the two girls got into their neighbour's car while playing and got trapped inside it. It was a passerby who found the girls lying unconscious inside the car. Though the children were rushed to the Tirukkoilur Government Hospital, doctors declared that the children were brought dead. Police have registered a case and are investigating the matter.