A Nine-Year-Old Has Been Run Over By A Speeding Driver In The UAE

A nine-year-old girl was run over in an accident that took place last night in Sharjah.

The girl, who was accompanied by her mother, suddenly ran across the road from an undesignated pedestrian area on Monday evening.

The driver was unable to swerve in time and hit her

The girl sustained moderate injuries and is currently in hospital for further treatment.

The police shared a warning in which they asked parents to be particularly careful when crossing the roads with children. They also asked motorists to drive particularly carefully on busy streets.