An 8-year-old girl was rescued after her leg became trapped under the wheel of a vehicle in a traffic accident, thanks to the efforts of police officers and nearby citizens.
According to Yonhap News, the Gwangju Police Department reported that the incident occurred around 2:05 p.m. on June 30 in a parking area of a multi-family housing complex in Yangbal-dong, Gwangju. A man in his 40s was driving a Santa Fe when he accidentally ran over the girl's leg.
The driver reportedly did not see the girl, identified as B, who was sitting nearby as he entered the parking lot and made a left turn.
After the accident, part of B's leg was caught between the front wheel and the ground. Upon receiving the emergency call, police officers arrived at the scene and asked the gathered citizens to help lift the vehicle.
About ten citizens joined the police in lifting the car, and B was freed within minutes.
She was transported by helicopter to a nearby hospital, where she was treated for abrasions but is reported to be in stable condition.
The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident and interviewing the driver.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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