2 infants found dead inside car outside of local daycare center

Authorities say the incident is actively being investigated

Richland Co., SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the death of two infants officials say were alone inside a vehicle.

According to deputies they responded to the Sunshine House Early Learning Academy along Wilson Boulevard around 5:30 Wednesday evening.

Once they arrived, officials say the located the two infants inside the same vehicle and were unresponsive. Deputies say both babies were pronounced dead by EMS when they arrived at the daycare center.

Right now authorities say it is still unclear whether or not any of the employees of the Sunshine House had any involvement in the incident, and continue actively investigating.

Check back for updates as this is a developing story.