A seven-year-old girl has died after being run over by her 11-year-old cousin who accidentally started the family car.
A real drama in Moselle
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A tragic accident in Moselle
This is probably just an unfortunate and tragic accident. The regional newspaper Le Républicain Lorrain tells us a little more.
The girl pressed the pedal
The girl was looking for something in her aunt’s car when she accidentally stepped on the accelerator pedal.
The Crushed Little Girl
Unfortunately, her 7-year-old cousin was in front of the vehicle and was completely crushed between the front of the house and the car.
The investigation is ongoing
As always in this type of accident, an investigation is opened so that the precise circumstances of the accident can be determined. It is up to the police to find clues and carry out this sad investigation.
The absent mother
The girl’s mother was at work at the time of the accident and was unable to intervene immediately. Her sister had custody of her daughter and her niece.
Rescuers failed to save the little girl
Emergency services were called and arrived quickly on the scene, but despite all their efforts to save the girl, she ended up dying.
A psychological unit has been opened
The mother, aunt and cousin were all taken into care. A psychological unit was also opened in the young victim’s school, the Cattenom school.
