Near tragedy possible averted by 4wd
Submitted: Wednesday, Mar 15, 2006 at 20:54
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Brian B (QLD)
Hi everyone,
Just watched seven news in
Brisbane tonight and they reported on a little kid who went to chase a ball over a busy northern suburban road today and was subsequently struck by a 4wd. It looked like a Hilux from what I could see. Seven were beating this up a little bit in the pre-news promos and I think you all get the drift about "4wd vehicle runs child over"
The upshoot is that the little kid ran straight out in front of the 4x4 and went under it but luckily on this occasion was missed by the wheels and the car had enough ground clearance so that she received only a minor injury and will be out of hospital tomorrow.
On this occasion it would appear that the high clearance vehicle saved the day for the child which is a great thing. Had it been a conventional vehicle then things would have been a lot worse.
I just wanted to share this story with everyone as it goes against the usual flow a bit.
Best part is the
young kiddy is fine. Her parents seemed greatly relieved and the poor woman driving the 4x4 is a bit of a mess as you could imagine.
Anyhow everyone have a good night.
Reply By: 4runner - Wednesday, Mar 15, 2006 at 23:50
Wednesday, Mar 15, 2006 at 23:50
Apparantley the kids that were killed on the railway line allegedly happened over the weekend, according to the news here in
Perth. They had been warned about an hour before the tragedy took place to move away by the police, but received a 000 call to say that 3
young children had been killed on the railway line. More than that I cant tell you, as thats what the news on the TV said. Never let the facts get in the way of a good story, no matter how wrong the day and dates are. The media will beat anything up as long as it gets them the ratings
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