A 27-year-old woman was arrested on child abuse charges in New Zealand for hiding a child in a suitcase during a bus trip. The bus driver discovered the 2-year-old child moving inside a bag when checking the under-bus storage area. Police learned the child experienced overheating but had no significant injuries. Authorities expressed concern for the child's safety, citing potential suffocation and other risks. The woman faces charges and will appear in court. The bus company notes that children under three must sit on adults' laps.
The driver of the vehicle owned by InterCity bus company discovered the child during a routine stop when a passenger asked for access to the under-bus storage area.
Authorities say the child could have suffered suffocation, carbon monoxide poisoning, heatstroke or psychological trauma and noted that the mother's behavior was a significant departure from responsibilities.
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