Recently, Dalian was hit by thunderstorms, causing urban streets to be flooded. On August 19th, near Wu Yi Road in Jinpu New Area, a father and daughter riding an electric bike were swept away by the water and drowned under a bus, sparking discussions among netizens.
In the morning of the 19th, several netizens posted videos showing flooded streets in downtown Dalian. One video captured the moment when a father and daughter, riding what appeared to be an electric bicycle, were knocked down by the water and then washed under a large bus.
In the video, two bodies can be seen lying on the roadside, covered with blue plastic sheets.
On the morning of the 19th, local street office staff confirmed to “New Yellow River” that the two swept away by the water had died. According to the police station staff, the two victims were father and daughter, and the preliminary investigation indicated they drowned.
The incident stirred up attention online. Netizens commented, “The water was only half a tire high.” “The water wasn’t deep, this tragedy could have been avoided.” “So many people around, but no one lent a helping hand.” “With so many onlookers, no one offered help, should society reflect on this?” “It’s pitiful to drown like that.”
Some netizens pointed out issues with the city’s drainage system. “The drainage system in Jinzhou Development Zone is paralyzed today, with no traffic police in sight. The family must be heartbroken.” “Having this much water on the city streets is beyond belief.” “Every year, many cities suffer from flooding due to just a bit of rain. Is it that hard to fix?” “It looks like this city will be flooded for the next month.”
In addition, some netizens shared concerns about the situation in Huludao, Jianchang. “Huludao Jianchang is currently experiencing heavy rainfall and flooding. The entire county’s communication signals are cut off, and no one can be reached at home. Please help by sharing this message.”