A minibus run over 4 year old and he survives How? [Warning -- Disturbing Video]

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The discussion centers around a video depicting a four-year-old boy who survived being run over by a minibus. Participants explore various factors that may have contributed to his survival, including the nature of the injuries sustained and the role of modern medical care. The conversation touches on themes of child safety, parental concerns, and the resilience of young children in the face of trauma.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants note that the tires ran over the child's arms and legs, suggesting that while painful, these injuries might not be fatal with proper medical care.
  • Others express concern about the potential for internal injuries, despite the child's head being spared during the incident.
  • A participant shares personal experiences regarding child safety, reflecting on the differences in childhood freedom across cultures and the perceived risks involved.
  • A paramedic mentions that young children's bones are more flexible, which might contribute to their ability to survive severe injuries, citing personal experiences with similar cases.
  • Another participant emphasizes the role of modern medical advancements in increasing survival rates for traumatic injuries.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of views on the factors contributing to the child's survival, with some focusing on luck and medical care, while others highlight the physical resilience of young children. The discussion does not reach a consensus on the primary reasons for the survival.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference personal anecdotes and observations, which may not provide a comprehensive understanding of the medical or psychological implications of such incidents. There is also a lack of detailed medical analysis regarding the specific injuries sustained by the child.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to parents concerned about child safety, medical professionals interested in trauma cases, and individuals exploring cultural differences in child-rearing practices.

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Ahmed Abdullah said:

In the video the most sensitive areas of the child were missed. The tires ran over the child's arms and legs. That probabaly hurt, but I certainly wouldn't expect it to be fatal with proper medical care.

Ahmed Abdullah said:
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This looked more serious, but the child's head was also spared. The tires didn't linger on top the child for long, but I would be shocked if there weren't some internal injuries. Again, probably not fatal with medical care.

Both were driving realitivity slow, but both kids are probably very luckly.

So how? Luck mostly, and modern medical care.

Lesson? Don't let your kids play in the road.
 
Oh! These are sickening for me to watch. They were still babies! I cannot deal with my daughter walking in a parking lot or driveway without holding my hand. She constantly gets upset at not being able to be a 'big kid' and do as she pleases. I make her grab the back of my shirt if my hands are full and keep her foot on the tire if bags need to be dropped before I put her in the car seat. It's odd because I began roaming alone outside at maybe 4 years old. Nothing like that happened to me, but I lived in such a remote area at the time that there was no electricity at all and the roads probably weren't paved then. I cannot even deal with the thought of letting her go for a walk alone as a teenager. But, I watched a documentary about how many places in the world do allow their young children to roam freely, use transportation, and perform basic tasks like adults- they seemed to be healthy and well-nurtured at home. There probably has to be a lot of trust before most parents are comfortable with it. I don't see the average 5-8 year old having the attention span or awareness of surroundings enough to react in time.
 
Ahmed Abdullah said:
Here is another video

A young child's bones are still growing and are somewhat flexible which would help. I'm a paramedic and I've seen kids (adults too) survive injuries that I was sure would kill them.
Medical knowledge expands daily and this also increases the number of people surviving horrific injuries. As a combat medic I saw a 4 year old boy survive being thrown/blown nearly 15 meters. He had two small wounds, one to his right thigh and one to his right upper arm. Amazingly he had NO internal injuries. God has a plan for that young man.
 
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