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Four Hours of Panic on the A-66: How a Ten-Year-Old Was Left at a Service Station

What to do if a child goes missing from the car at a service area

If a child is found missing from a vehicle at a service area, follow quick checks and contact emergency services.

Published: September 01, 2026
Four Hours of Panic on the A-66: How a Ten-Year-Old Was Left at a Service Station

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What should I do if I realize my child is missing from the car at a service area?

Alert staff and security at the service area and ask for help locating the child. Do a quick, visible check of the car and surrounding area, and enlist others to help search. If the child is not found promptly, call the emergency services; in this case the Guardia Civil used the number 062.

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