A heart-stopping video circulating widely on WhatsApp has ignited debate among netizens after it showed a young boy dashing across a road near an overhead bridge and getting hit by an oncoming vehicle. The dash cam footage, believed to have been captured in Singapore, shows the boy sprinting into traffic without checking for oncoming vehicles, narrowly avoiding serious injury.
Despite the overhead bridge being just metres away, the boy chose to cross the busy road directly — a decision that could have easily turned fatal. Reactions online were swift and fiery, with many pointing fingers at the child’s caregivers and questioning why proper pedestrian etiquette wasn’t taught.
“If It’s a Cement Truck, Bye Bye Already” — Netizens Express Frustration
Many top commenters voiced sympathy for the driver, expressing frustration that motorists are often blamed even when pedestrians break the rules. Facebook user Elton Lim remarked grimly, “If it’s a cement truck, bye bye liao,” capturing the general sentiment that the boy had a dangerously close call.
Others highlighted the negligence of the caregiver, reportedly waiting on the opposite side of the road. Jess Thia pointed out that the child may have been taking cues from a helper across the street, adding, “The kid subsequently managed to run towards the helper.” Emily Lee echoed the outrage, saying, “There is a caregiver opposite the road! Wth is she doing? Teach the kid to jaywalk? Brainless!!!”
Overhead Bridge Ignored, Driver Still Likely to Face Consequences
A recurring frustration among commenters was the fact that the road had an overhead pedestrian bridge — a safer option just metres away. Several Facebook users emphasised this, with remarks like “Just use the bridge lah” and “Law should be fair.”
Despite the child’s clear jaywalking, some commenters predicted that the driver might still face legal consequences. Andrew Leo stated bluntly, “I am very sure the driver will lose his licence, fine and jail based on experience,” referring to how Singapore law often protects vulnerable road users regardless of their actions.
Others like Shafie Samsudin and Too Chye Tan argued that even though the kid was wrong, drivers are always expected to be vigilant, with comments such as “The driver will also get charged for not being attentive.”
Calls for Accountability and Better Road Education
The incident has reignited calls for stronger road safety education for children. Several users, including John Wong XH and Muhammad Helmi, stressed that parents should be held accountable for not teaching proper traffic rules.
“Hope the driver calls and informs the parents to bring the kid for check-up,” wrote Irene Joan Sim, reflecting concerns about the child’s well-being after the crash. Fortunately, the boy seemed to have escaped with minor injuries, but the scare was enough to send social media into a frenzy.
As debate continues to rage online, one comment by Enterloo Andrew summed up the frustration of many: “Drive car blame driver, take train blame government.”
Whether or not charges will be filed remains to be seen, but one thing is clear — Singaporeans want more accountability from both pedestrians and caregivers before a tragic accident makes headlines for the wrong reasons.