The incident reportedly took place near Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Melaka Pindah at 6:15 AM. It is understood that the driver’s car suffered a hit from the back following the sudden brake. According to authorities, the mother was unaware that her toddler had left the car as she was preoccupied with her other child. The mother was taken to the police station after the incident and may receive punishment for negligence.
Many netizens have reacted to the dashcam footage, expressing shock towards the incident and disappointment towards the mother’s carelessness. Many slammed the mother for not utilising the child safety lock system in the car and not placing the toddler in a child’s car seat. Many also praised the driver’s quick response and the other motorists at the scene for reacting calmly following the incident. Some also advised the affected motorists to get compensation from the parents for the damages.
SOURCES: TWITTER
We hope this incident will remind the mother – and other parents – to be vigilant of their children.
