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Bystanders Smash Car Window to Save Toddler
6 Jun
Summary
- A 18-month-old boy was trapped in a locked car for 30 minutes.
- Bystanders broke a car window to rescue the unharmed toddler.
- The incident highlights dangers of central locking systems in cars.
In a dramatic rescue operation in a Kharar marketplace, a 30-minute ordeal concluded with bystanders smashing a car window to free an 18-month-old boy. The child had been left briefly unattended in the vehicle by his family while they shopped.
Tragically, the toddler inadvertently activated the car's central locking system, trapping himself inside. Upon returning, the frantic family found themselves unable to open the doors or lower the windows. A growing crowd attempted various methods to gain access without causing damage.
After 30 minutes of unsuccessful efforts, a window was broken to extricate the boy, who was thankfully unharmed. A video documenting the rescue and a bystander's warning about leaving children in cars has circulated widely on social media, underscoring the potential perils of modern vehicle safety features.
