Three grandchildren walking were hit head-on by a car

Titled "Tragic Accident Claims Lives of Grandparents and Daughter; Netizens React"

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25 July 2023

In a devastating incident that has left Linyi, Shandong Province, reeling with shock, three family members were killed in a car accident on July 21st. The deceased include the grandparents, who were walking alongside their daughter and her parents, when they were struck by a vehicle on Provincial Road 225 in Diantou Town.

The accident was particularly heart-wrenching as all three victims died on the spot. Ms. Wang, the daughter of the deceased grandparents, shared the tragic news with her followers on microblogging platform Xu Parents, stating that her father had passed away after being rescued for an hour while her mother and herself succumbed to their injuries immediately.

The post sparked a wave of emotional reactions from Weibo netizens, many of whom expressed deep sorrow and condolences. However, some commenters also criticized Ms. Wang's apparent calmness in delivering the news, with some assuming that she might need counseling to cope with her loss.

The incident has reignited discussions about road safety, as several netizens urged caution while driving and called for greater awareness of pedestrians on the roads, especially during nighttime walks. Others pointed out that such accidents are not uncommon in China's rural areas, where national and provincial highways often run through villages, putting pedestrians at risk.

Some netizens even shared personal anecdotes about walking along provincial roads, highlighting the prevalence of such situations in everyday life. The incident has left a profound impact on everyone who has heard the news, with many expressing their deepest sympathies and asking for strength for those left behind to bear the loss.