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Singapore school boy hit by car while using pedestrian crossing

19 Jan, 2018
Singapore school boy hit by car while using pedestrian crossingSingapore school boy hit by car while using pedestrian crossing

Sad news of a Singapore school boy hit by car has been reported. The accident left the child trapped under the car...

Sad news of a Singapore school boy hit by car has been reported. The accident left the child trapped under the car.

Singapore school boy hit by car

According to The Straits Times, the incident happened on Jan 17 at Geylang East Avenue 1 at around 3:50 pm. The 9-year-old boy in school uniform was using a raised pedestrian crossing, when he got hit by a car.

He got trapped under the car and almost 10 members of the public rushed to rescue him. They tried to lift the car to free the boy.

They managed to do so within 5 minutes. By then, the boy's legs were covered in blood.

He was rushed to KK Hospital. Police are now investigating the incident.

We hope the poor child recovers soon. Hope this incident serves as a wake-up call for drivers to slow down when they approach a pedestrian crossing.

Teaching road safety rules to children

So many accidents involving children are happening these days. Mums and dads, here are some road safety tips we should teach our children:

  • Look for the ‘green man’ at pedestrian crossings

The child should understand that unless the ‘green man’ is on, he cannot cross the road. If the child is too young to understand that, hold his hand (and NEVER let go) while crossing the road.

  • Look right, look left, look right again while crossing the road

Even if there’s a green man, and even if it's a pedestrian crossing, it's always safer to check for cars coming in.

There are so many instances of cars being too busy to give way to pedestrians these days; the look right, left, right drill will help your child wherever he goes.

  • Do not jaywalk

Many a time we are tempted to jaywalk, to save some time.

Children learn from us, so if they see us jaywalking, chances are that they would be tempted to do it when they are on their own. One wrong move could cost lives.

  • Raise your hand when crossing the roads

Raising your hand allows motorists to be aware that someone is crossing. This is especially crucial for small kids, as they may be below the line of sight of motorists.

  • Never use your kick scooter on the road

The kick scooter is not permitted for use on the road. Even at pedestrian crossings, the LTA recommends that you dismount and push the vehicle instead.

  • Stay off the road and use footpaths and walkways wherever possible.
  • Don’t cross at road bends

Avoid crossing at road bends because your view is temporarily obstructed. You will be unable to see the oncoming vehicles, and they can’t see you either. Always cross from an area where you have a full view of the traffic.

Also READ: Little girl killed in Bukit Batok Central accident

(Source: The Straits Times, Channel NewsAsia)

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