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Tracheobronchial rupture after blunt trauma is rare, especially in a pediatric population. In this paper, we report the case of a 3-year-old child who presented with a rupture of the tracheobronchial tree as a result of multiple injuries (thoracic and cerebral) sustained from a traffic accident. ⋯ As tracheobronchial rupture is a rare condition, particularly in children, physicians must have a high index of suspicion. The diagnosis and treatment of this condition are discussed.