The mother admitted to leaving the baby sleeping under some bushes when the baby crawled away and into traffic.
A passing truck driver spotted the baby and slowed down other vehicles.
Moments later, the mother picked up the toddler, who escaped unharmed.
Police have questioned the mother about the incident.
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