A tragic incident occurred where a five-month-old baby lost her life, and a five-year-old child was left in critical condition after a woman accidentally ran over a pram in a parking lot. The incident took place on Monday afternoon in Sydney, Australia, involving a 35-year-old driver who reversed her Renault SUV over the two children, whom she knew.
Despite immediate CPR efforts by police, the baby could not be saved. The five-year-old was rushed to Westmead Children’s hospital in serious condition. An initial investigation suggests that the driver may have mistakenly thought the car was in forward gear instead of reverse.
The driver emerged unscathed, and authorities have launched a probe into the tragic accident that occurred on Brookfield Road in Minto, Sydney’s southwest. This incident follows another heartbreaking event where a two-year-old boy lost his life in Whitstable, Kent, when a vehicle crashed into him and his family at a car park after a day out at the beach.
The toddler was pronounced dead at the scene, and his parents were hospitalized. A man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has been released on bail pending further investigation. The inquest into the toddler’s death was initiated but suspended due to ongoing police inquiries.
The local Coroner described the heart-wrenching moment when the boy’s parents witnessed the accident, which occurred as they were returning home from the beach. Canterbury and Whitstable MP Rosie Duffield expressed her shock and sorrow over the incident, extending sympathies to the affected family and praising the emergency services for their response.
She called for anyone with potential evidence, such as dashcam footage, to contact Kent Police to assist in the investigation.