Heartbreaking Road Mishap Leaves 5 Kids Dead in Northeast China
In a tragic turn of events on Thursday, a car careened through a line of youngsters crossing a street in front of an elementary school in Huludao, Liaoning province. The collision claimed five young lives and left 19 people wounded, with 16 of them being children.
What’s Happening?
- The driver, a 29‑year‑old man, fled the scene immediately after the crash.
- Police quickly hauled him in for questioning; authorities say he was sober—no alcohol or drugs were involved.
- The investigation is ongoing, with no clear indication as to whether the driver intentionally struck the children.
- Medical teams are still treating the injured, though the exact ages of those harmed remain undisclosed.
Spooky Footage That Has Everyone in Shock
Unverified videos spreading across social media painted a grim picture: the vehicle veered onto the wrong side of the road, hurling itself into the group of skeletally poised pupils.
In the footage we can see:
- Two tiny toddlers lying unconscious and bleeding.
- A cacophony of screams and sobbing kids in the background.
- Shreds of children’s shoes and blood stains spotted on the street—an eerie quote from an eyewitness (see Sina News for details).
China’s Road Safety Woes: A Quick Snapshot
Unfortunately, this powerful tragedy isn’t an isolated incident. Over the past two decades, China has battled a notorious streak of road mishaps:
- 2015 alone saw 58,000 fatalities by transport accidents.
- About 90% of those deaths are linked to traffic law violations.
- Early this month, a Chongqing bus fell off a bridge during a chaotic altercation with a passenger—13 people died.
- In February, a gas‑laden van in Shanghai turned into an ablazing wreck, injuring at least 18 people (though authorities called it a “traffic accident”).
- Past incidents include violent attacks in Tiananmen Square and the Hunan province where cars had previously ransacked crowds (leading to dozens injured).
Deadline Report
While the investigation continues, the priority remains clear: bolster road safety measures and support the families devastated by this senseless loss.
