A harrowing video circulating online highlights the crucial need for proper child restraint in vehicles. The footage shows two toddlers wandering in the middle of a Texas highway after being ejected from a vehicle during a crash on Sunday.
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez reported that a two-car collision occurred on August 11 on Interstate 10 in Freeport. The impact caused one vehicle to overturn multiple times, resulting in the ejection of an adult and two small children.
The video, initially shared on Facebook, captured the immediate aftermath of the accident. The individual who posted the video noted, “The kids stood alone, a good sign. Just scrapped up.”
NEW: Two toddlers in their diapers walk away fine after being thrown from a Jeep that had flipped on a Texas highway.
“The kids stood alone, a good sign. Just scrapped up,” the man who originally shared the post on FB said.
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In the aftermath, two men were seen rushing to the toddlers and ensuring their safety. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office informed Chron that the investigation into the crash is ongoing, and charges may be filed against the driver.
It is not yet clear whether the children were secured in car seats or properly restrained at the time of the crash. The toddlers were taken to a nearby hospital, where they are reported to be in serious but stable condition. The occupant of the other vehicle was unharmed.
Fortunately, the children were protected by a stroke of luck. We hope for their full recovery and ask that everyone keep them in their thoughts and prayers as they recover from this tragic incident.
