Brother, sister die after being trapped in hope chest, police say
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Authorities say a brother and sister under age 10 have died after apparently getting trapped inside a hope chest in their Massachusetts home.
A spokesman for the Norfolk district attorney's office confirmed the deaths Monday.
Police responded to the Franklin home at about 8 p.m. Sunday after other family members found the children together inside the chest that could only be opened from the outside. The children were taken to hospitals but did not survive.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The chest was close to a television that had the volume turned up high.
Authorities say the deaths appear to be accidental, but autopsies are scheduled. Relatives are cooperating.
No names were released.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Franklin schools say both children attended an elementary school in town and counselors are available to students and staff.