Car hits Emirati child riding electric scooter in Sharjah

Mohammed Waseela, Staff Reporter

An Emirati child sustained injuries after he was hit by a car on Saturday evening near the Al Lou’lou’a Roundabout in Khorfakkan, Sharjah, while he was riding an electric scooter.

Colonel Ali Al Kai Al Hammoudi, Director of the Eastern Region Police Department, stated that the traffic patrols and the national ambulance instantly moved to the place of the accident. The child was transferred to Khorfakkan Hospital to receive the medical treatment.

The police have initiated investigations into the accident, Al Hammoudi added.

The authorities urged parents to keep a watch on their children when outdoors.

The police have urged motorists to adhere to the speed limits and allocate more time to complete the trip to avoid congestion and traffic accidents.

Indian student dies days after Sharjah road accident

Last week, a 10-year-old Asian child died due to his injuries after being run over by a vehicle.

Abdullah Zamir Kazi, 10, a Grade 5 student of India International School in Sharjah, succumbed to his injuries after 15 days.

The vehicle collided with the electric scooter the deceased was riding around his family’s house in Muwaileh area of Sharjah.

The vehicle was driven by an Asian woman.

India International School shared the news on its Facebook page and said, “With deep sorrow and grief, we inform you the sad untimely demise of our dear and beloved Abdullah Zamir Kazi (Grade 5 student, who met with a motor accident) on 09/06/2021.

We express our deepest condolences to the family.”  

The boy met with the accident on May 24 when he went to a shop near his house in Sharjah.

Heartfelt condolences poured in for the family of the boy.

Rosaline D'Souza said on Facebook, “Deeply saddened to know about the tragic and untimely demise. May God give the family the strength and courage to bear this great loss of their beloved son, May his soul rest in peace.”

Farida Lukmanji angrily responded, “Why people drive so recklessly… My deepest condolences to the parents of a child and Indian School’s staff, It’s very sad.”

Prem Titus wrote, “Deepest condolences. May the Lord give the parents solace! May the departed soul Rest In Peace.”

Mubeena Azeem said, “Inna lillahe wa Inna ilayhi rajioon. Heartbreaking.”

“May Allah bless him with a place in Jannah and bless the parents with patience and strength.”

Sweedal Dbritto said, “May your soul rest in peace little angel you must be in God Almighty's arms…”

Fakhera Abbas Ghadiyali said, “Inna lilahe wa inna alaihe rajeoon…

“May God give strength for the parents to pass this time...”

Saba Khushtar said, “Inna lillahi wa inna alaihi rajioon... Heartfelt condolences to his family May Allah give his parents strength to bear this loss… Allah grant him highest place in Jannah Insha Allah...Ameen.”