A troubling scene emerged in Vigo when a driver was observed with two very young children protruding their heads from the trunk of a vehicle. The sight prompted immediate action from local authorities, who responded swiftly to ensure the welfare of the children and to address the broader safety issue involved. The incident underscores how quickly a casual journey can turn dangerous when proper child restraints and safe transport practices are ignored.
Police sources indicate that the event occurred around ten o’clock on a Wednesday night. An eyewitness reported a car moving along the road with two small children peering out of the rear area, prompting concern from nearby residents and drivers. The reported location included the Isaac Peral junction and the route toward Pontevedra, with the vehicle traveling toward the freeway in the direction of the Pontevedra corridor.
The driver provided officers with the license plate details and the color of the car. Given the seriousness of the situation, a local patrol followed the vehicle to a highway entry point, where the car was eventually stopped. The offender, a 47-year-old man from Madrid, was identified as the driver and was taken into custody for further investigation.
Maximum 7 small children without any security
During a careful inspection of the car, officers noted several safety violations. Five young children were inside the vehicle; one child was sitting on a bench and another shared a lap, with no child restraint devices in use. A witness had warned about this risk, and when the trunk was opened, two more children, aged three and four, were found inside. The situation highlighted a clear failure to provide seat belts or appropriate child seats for all occupants.
Police statements indicate the driver claimed that elderly relatives were heading back to O Morrazo by boat and had missed the vessel, so he offered to give them a ride. In practice, the authorities determined that only minors were being transported under unsafe conditions. All seven children were related to the driver, consisting of two siblings and five nephews or nieces, illustrating a family-arranged trip that still violated essential safety rules.
without driving license
Additional checks with the DGT (Spain’s traffic authority) revealed that the driver did not hold a valid license due to not completing the required road re-training course after a prior traffic incident. A temporary suspension of driving privileges was issued while the inquiry continued. Authorities also confirmed that a court order from Madrid designated the location and address for investigation purposes, reinforcing the formal nature of the case.
Local police immobilized the vehicle and arranged for alternate transportation to manage the remaining passengers’ needs while waiting for a proper conveyance to take the children home safely. Officers documented a range of violations, including overcrowding beyond safe limits, transporting multiple minors without approved restraints, and driving with a revoked license.
In the days that followed, the incident served as a stark reminder to communities about the imperative of proper child safety measures, responsible supervision, and adherence to licensing regulations on the road. It also underscored how quickly a routine trip can escalate into a serious safety scenario requiring swift law enforcement intervention to protect vulnerable passengers.