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Infant Locks Himself in Car in Rödental and Is Rescued by Firefighters

The quick rescue underscores how fast a parked car can become dangerous for babies and reinforces advice to secure keys and keep a spare available.

Overview

  • A 24-year-old father gave his eight-month-old son the vehicle key while loading the trunk, and the child pressed the central-locking button, locking the car with the infant inside.
  • The vehicle stood in direct sun with an outside temperature around 28°C, creating a rapid risk environment for the child.
  • Because no spare key was available the father alerted the fire department, whose crew forced entry by breaking a window and freed the infant after about 15 minutes.
  • Police and multiple regional outlets confirmed the timeline and said the baby was unharmed after the rescue and no immediate legal action was reported.
  • The case highlights common safety steps parents can take to reduce risk: keep keys out of children’s reach, carry a spare key, never leave infants unattended in vehicles, and call emergency services if a child becomes locked inside.