On April 29th, a collision between a minivan and a street sweeping vehicle in Anxin County, Hebei Province resulted in 5 deaths and 2 injuries. The victims were all around 60 years old, and they were heading out to work that day.
According to reports from mainland China netizens on April 30th, a minivan and a street sweeping vehicle collided in Anxin County, Hebei Province, resulting in casualties.
Information obtained from authoritative sources by “Vision News” revealed that the traffic accident occurred near Liu Village on the L4 road in Anxin County.
Officials from Duan Village Town disclosed that following the accident, 5 individuals, including the minivan driver, lost their lives and 2 others were injured.
These officials also mentioned that the deceased and injured were all residents of Duan Village Town, from different villages, and around 60 years old. They were all heading out to work that day.
Netizens commented, expressing sympathy and concern for the older individuals having to work at their age. Some stated that economic difficulties likely forced them to work, making the tragic accident even more heartbreaking.
One user wrote, “People in their 60s still need to work outside, probably due to financial constraints. Isn’t this adding insult to injury for families like theirs facing such tragedies?” Another commented, “Those in their 60s going out to work are likely from families with less fortunate circumstances, working hard to earn a living. It’s so unfortunate they encountered this accident.”
Some netizens criticized the driving habits of street sweeping vehicles, saying, “Street sweeping vehicles drive leisurely, stop anywhere, which is really dangerous.” Another added, “Currently, street sweeping vehicles run red lights and don’t follow traffic rules.”
This tragic incident has sparked discussions online about the challenges faced by elderly individuals who have to continue working and the importance of road safety for all vehicles on the roads.