A frightening incident at Newark Liberty International Airport has raised fresh concerns for Long Islanders who regularly pass through the busy regional hub.
According to reports, a toddler briefly went missing after wandering onto a luggage conveyor belt in the airport’s baggage area, triggering a frantic search and prompting an immediate response from airport personnel. The child was later located safely, but the incident stunned travelers and parents alike — and added to growing scrutiny over safety and operations at Newark.
Witnesses described moments of panic as family members and airport staff realized the child had climbed onto the moving belt, which typically transports checked bags behind the scenes. Emergency procedures were activated, and operations were temporarily halted until the toddler was found…