A real tragedy in the Moselle (1/12)
The tragedy that struck this family occurred in the small town of Yutz, near Thionville in the Moselle.
On Friday, June 30, 2023, a seven-year-old girl tragically died after being hit by a car driven by her eleven-year-old cousin.
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Tragic accident in the Moselle (2/12)
It was likely simply an unfortunate and tragic accident. The regional newspaper Le Républicain Lorrain tells us a little more.
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Girl pressed the accelerator (3/12)
The girl was searching for something in her aunt’s car when she accidentally pressed the accelerator.
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Little Girl Crushed (4/12)
Unfortunately, her 7-year-old cousin was in front of the vehicle and was completely crushed between the front of the house and the car.
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Investigation Underway (5/12)
As always in these types of accidents, an investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances of the incident. The police are tasked with finding leads and completing this sad investigation.
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Absent Mother (6/12)
The girl’s mother was at work at the time of the accident and was unable to intervene immediately. Her sister was caring for her daughter and niece.
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Rescuers Unable to Save the Girl (7/12)
Emergency services were called and quickly arrived at the scene, but despite all efforts to save the girl, she died.
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Psychological Unit Opened (8/12)
The mother, aunt, and cousin were all placed under care. A psychological support unit was also established at the young victim’s school in Cattenom.
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Similar Story (9/12)
Another similar story unfolded in a similar way. In Malaysia, specifically on the island of Langkawi, two young boys, ages 3 and 6 respectively, got into their parents’ car and drove to a toy store.
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Car Crashed into Lamppost (10/12)
Everything was going quite well until, after 2.5 kilometers, the car crashed into a lamppost.
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Almost Missed (11/12)
Malaysian police quickly intervened, and fortunately, no one was injured.
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Watch out for your children (12/12)
The moral? Watch out for your children and don’t leave your car unlocked in their presence to avoid trouble.
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Just over a year ago, on Friday, June 30, 2023, a 7-year-old girl died in a tragic accident. She was hit by her cousin, who was driving the family car.
A Real Tragedy in the Moselle
The tragedy this family experienced occurred in the small town of Yutz, near Thionville in the Moselle. On Friday, June 30, 2023, a 7-year-old girl died after being hit by a car run by her 11-year-old cousin. It was likely an unfortunate and tragic accident. The regional newspaper Le Républicain Lorrain reports a little more. The girl was searching for something in her aunt’s car when she accidentally hit the gas pedal.
Unfortunately, her 7-year-old cousin was in front of the vehicle and was completely crushed between the front of the house and the car.
Investigation ongoing
As always in these types of accidents, an investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances of the incident. The police are tasked with finding leads and completing this tragic investigation.
The girl’s mother was at work at the time of the accident and was unable to immediately intervene. Her sister was caring for her daughter and niece. An ambulance was called and quickly arrived at the scene, but despite all efforts to save the girl, she ultimately died. Her mother, aunt, and cousin were all taken into care. A psychological support center has also been set up at the young victim’s school in Cattenom.
Almost Missed
Another similar story played out in almost the same way. In Malaysia, specifically on the island of Langkawi, two young boys, ages 3 and 6, got into their parents’ car and drove to a toy store. Everything was going quite well until the car hit a lamppost after 2.5 kilometers. Malaysian police quickly intervened, and fortunately, no one was hurt. The lesson? Keep an eye on your children and don’t leave your car unlocked in their presence to avoid tragedy.