2-Year-Old Baby Killed In Horrifying Accident

In a heart-wrenching incident at a Sejong City apartment complex, a two-year-old toddler met a tragic end after being struck by a delivery truck. The accident occurred on April 27, around midday, at a residential area in Jiphyeon-dong, shaking the local community.

Photo for illustrative purposes only. | News1

The emergency services rushed to the scene following the distress call and found the child critically injured, with severe trauma to his head. Despite immediate efforts to save him, the child was pronounced dead at the hospital after suffering cardiac arrest.

Photo of a delivery truck for illustrative purposes only. | Entrepreneurship

Authorities have now launched an investigation into the accident. The driver of the delivery truck has been arrested and faces charges under laws pertaining to traffic accidents resulting in fatalities, specifically negligent homicide. The ongoing police investigation is being supported by statements from eyewitnesses, aiming to piece together the sequence of events leading up to the tragedy.

Photo for illustrative purposes only. | Westend61

As the investigation continues, netizens are issuing calls for increased traffic safety measures within residential areas to prevent such devastating accidents in the future.