Parents put son in washing machine as a prank

A foolish couple decided it would be a good idea to scare their child by putting him in a washing machine.

An auto-lock on the door causes their prank to backfire majorly and as their epic fail dawns on them the couple frantically tug at the machine’s door in a desperate bid to free their child.

What appears to be a maintenance man strolls over looking at the couple as their panic intensifies, before wandering off again, waving a hand unhelpfully.

The mother runs out to where she can be seen by others further down the hall, putting her hands over her face and apparently calling out for help.

The dad then sprints off toward the other people while the mother continues to tug at the door handle, before running after him a short time later.

Eventually the drum is opened and the boy is pulled out by his father who rushes off out of shot holding him, the mother trailing behind.

The child is safe and well, having endured minor injuries.