A UK-based delivery driver has been forced to apologize after leaving a 22lb parcel on top of a sleeping baby. The incident, which occurred in Manchester, has sparked outrage on social media, with many people expressing concern for the safety of the child.
The driver, who works for a popular delivery company, reportedly left the parcel on the doorstep of the family’s home. However, the parcel was not placed out of harm’s way and ended up on top of the baby’s pram, which was located just inside the front door.
The child’s mother, who was upstairs at the time, only realized what had happened when she heard her baby crying. She rushed downstairs to find the parcel on top of her child, who was thankfully unharmed.
In response to the incident, the delivery driver issued an apology, saying: “I am extremely sorry for what happened. It was an error of judgment on my part and I should have been more careful. I can assure you that I will take steps to ensure that this never happens again.”
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of delivery services and the responsibility of delivery drivers to ensure that parcels are delivered safely. Many people have called for stricter guidelines and training for delivery drivers to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.
The delivery company involved in the incident has also issued a statement, saying: “We take these incidents very seriously and are investigating the matter thoroughly. We have strict guidelines in place for our delivery drivers to ensure that parcels are delivered safely and we will be reviewing our training procedures to prevent any future incidents.”
This incident highlights the importance of ensuring that delivery services are conducted safely and responsibly. Delivery drivers have a responsibility to ensure that parcels are delivered to the correct location and placed in a safe and secure location. Customers also have a responsibility to ensure that their property is safe and accessible for delivery drivers.
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