Southsea firefighters rescue 11-month-old baby locked in car

A BABY had to be rescued by fire crews after its mother accidentally locked the infant in her car.
Hampshire Fire and Rescue fire engine, Winston Churchill Avenue, Portsmouth.             Picture: Chris Moorhouse           (240119-9)Hampshire Fire and Rescue fire engine, Winston Churchill Avenue, Portsmouth.             Picture: Chris Moorhouse           (240119-9)
Hampshire Fire and Rescue fire engine, Winston Churchill Avenue, Portsmouth. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (240119-9)

The 11-month-old was left trapped in the car in near Caroline Square, in King William Street, Portsea.

Firefighters from Southsea were called to save the youngster at 3.48pm.

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Crews used specialist equipment to free the child from the locked car, uninjured.

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