A videograb shows injured women lying on the rod after accident.

Gulf Today Report

The official spokesman for the Red Crescent in Asir region of Saudi Arabia explained the circumstances of an accident that left two girls injured while they were trying to cross a road in Khamis Mushait.

According to areport in 'Akhbar 24'  two ambulance teams reached the site of the run-over accident, which resulted in two injuries, one moderate and the other minor.

The official said that the accident occurred on Saturday at around 10:50 pm, indicating that the two injured girls were taken to the hospital for treatment.

It should be noted that social media users circulated a video clip from a surveillance camera that documented the accident showing the group of girls crossing the street from an undesignated place other than the pedestrian crossing. A speeding car could be seen hitting them.

The authorities have urged members of the public to adhere to traffic laws and motorists must drive carefully when in residential areas.