Sharjah police recently disclosed a shocking incident: a 7-year-old boy was forgotten in a car by an unlicensed driver, ultimately leading to his death. This tragedy occurred on Tuesday, sparking community concerns about child safety.
According to authorities, the boy was an Asian student who was typically chauffeured to and from school by a female driver. However, this horrific incident unfolded one morning when the child was left in the parked car outside the school. Upon arrival at the school, everyone exited the vehicle, but tragically, the 7-year-old boy was left behind. The driver locked the car doors without checking, leaving the child trapped inside for several hours, resulting in his untimely death.
Police have classified this incident as a major case and have launched an investigation into the unlicensed driver. This tragedy has once again raised concerns about child safety during transportation, urging parents and drivers to exercise extra caution when transporting children to ensure the safety of each child getting on and off vehicles.
Currently, police are cooperating with the child's family to conduct further investigations to understand the details of the incident. Meanwhile, the community mourns the loss of this young life and calls for strengthened scrutiny of driver qualifications to prevent similar incidents from occurring again.
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