Overview
- The incident occurred on the night of December 26 at the World Trade Center in the Nápoles neighborhood as the child’s shoe became trapped in the escalator.
- Civil Protection personnel and paramedics freed the foot, confirmed the amputation of one toe, and provided on-site care before transport.
- Responders located the detached toe in the escalator area and sent it with the child to a specialized hospital for assessment of reimplant viability.
- Authorities cordoned off the site and opened an investigation into the escalator’s operation and maintenance, while the commercial complex continued operating during preventive inspections.
- Coverage notes renewed attention to escalator safety practices in Mexico City, and the child’s condition was reported as stable.