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| Redcar child trapped in parcel locker rescued | Redcar child trapped in parcel locker rescued |
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| Firefighters were concerned the child would be left unable to breathe as the locker had no ventilation holes | Firefighters were concerned the child would be left unable to breathe as the locker had no ventilation holes |
| A child who became trapped inside a parcel locker has been rescued by firefighters. | A child who became trapped inside a parcel locker has been rescued by firefighters. |
| The youngster got stuck in the locker at a car park on Larkswood Road in Redcar on Sunday, with Cleveland Fire Brigade called to force open the door. | |
| The locker had no ventilation which caused the child's oxygen levels to drop dangerously low. | The locker had no ventilation which caused the child's oxygen levels to drop dangerously low. |
| A spokesperson for the fire service said: "This could have been fatal. The message is clear - never climb inside a confined space or a parcel locker." | A spokesperson for the fire service said: "This could have been fatal. The message is clear - never climb inside a confined space or a parcel locker." |
| Emergency oxygen and further medical treatment was given to the victim at the scene. | Emergency oxygen and further medical treatment was given to the victim at the scene. |
| Cleveland Fire Brigade has asked parents to warn young people about the "life-threatening dangers of enclosed spaces". | Cleveland Fire Brigade has asked parents to warn young people about the "life-threatening dangers of enclosed spaces". |
| It has also urged people to report open or damaged parcel lockers to the provider. | It has also urged people to report open or damaged parcel lockers to the provider. |
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