Overview

• The infant’s 30-year-old mother left her car parked in the sun and accidentally locked her 10-month-old inside by forgetting the keys.
• Tradesmen working nearby noticed the boy trapped and fished the keys through a slightly opened window to unlock the car.
• Fire brigade and police arrived after the child had been freed and confirmed he was unharmed.
• Authorities have not determined how long the child remained alone or why the mother briefly exited the vehicle.
• The incident highlights the dangers of leaving children unattended in hot vehicles and the importance of community intervention.