Police Rescue Toddler Locked Inside Truck at Gas Station
Police rescued a toddler locked inside a truck at a Rayong gas station after the parent briefly stepped away and doors locked automatically, prompting authorities to warn against leaving children unattended in vehicles.
Police mechanics and traffic officers from Ban Chang Station rescued a young child trapped alone inside a six-wheeled truck after the doors locked automatically while a parent was away. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of leaving children unattended in vehicles, as emergencies can strike unexpectedly. At 07:30 on August 21, 2025, Colonel Thanongsak Kammat, commander of Ban Chang Station, received a report that a small child was locked inside a six-wheeled passenger truck parked at a petrol station on Sukhumvit Road in Ban Chang District, Rayong Province. He immediately dispatched traffic police and mechanics from the station to assist. Officers discovered that the parent had exited the truck to run an errand while refueling, leaving a toddler alone inside with the engine running. The vehicle's doors then locked automatically, trapping the child inside. Officers worked for more than 20 minutes before successfully removing the child safely. Ban Chang Station's commander has issued a public warning to parents with young children: always remove your keys when parking and never leave children unattended in vehicles, as unexpected emergencies can occur at any time.
