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Unaccompanied preschooler found operating a vehicle independently

Railway Line Bitterfeld to Halle (Saale) Under federal police scrutiny on Friday afternoon

Young child, only four years old, operating a vehicle without adult supervision
Young child, only four years old, operating a vehicle without adult supervision

Unaccompanied preschooler found operating a vehicle independently

On July 11, 2025, a four-year-old girl traveled alone on the S-Bahn from Bitterfeld to Halle (Saale) central station. The train attendant alerted the Federal Police Station Halle (Saale) about the girl, and the incident is now being investigated by the Federal Police Inspectorate Magdeburg.

Upon arrival at Halle (Saale) central station, a Federal Police patrol took charge of the child. The girl's mother, who had gotten off the train at Bitterfeld to validate her ticket, was unable to reboard as the doors closed and the train departed before she could return.

The mother was instructed to pick up her daughter at the Federal Police station at Halle (Saale) central station. The little girl was handed over to her mother at 17:05 with a stern warning. The Federal Police are emphasizing the importance of keeping an eye on children in public transportation.

The Federal Police Inspectorate Magdeburg, a division of the German Federal Police, is likely the authority responsible for the incident involving the four-year-old girl on the S-Bahn. The contact information for the Federal Police Inspectorate Magdeburg includes a telephone number, +49 (0) 391-56549-505, and an email address, [email protected]. The Twitter handle for the Federal Police Inspectorate Magdeburg is @bpol_pir.

The head of the Federal Police Inspectorate Magdeburg is not explicitly mentioned in the search results. However, the Federal Police Inspectorate Magdeburg can be contacted for further inquiries regarding the incident.

The information in this article was transmitted via news aktuell from the Federal Police Inspectorate Magdeburg. The Federal Police are emphasizing the importance of keeping an eye on children and ensuring their safety in public transportation. The Federal Police Inspectorate Magdeburg also encourages the public to report any similar incidents to the authorities.

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