A four-year-old child has died and both of the child’s parents sustained serious injuries in a traffic accident on Monday night along the National Road Number One (EN1) in Xai-Xai, Gaza Province.
According to local reports, the incident occurred at around 8 pm near the Auto-Xai bus stop, with the exact circumstances of the crash still under investigation.
The parents, aged between 21 and 30, were taken to Xai-Xai Provincial Hospital for treatment. Medical officials have indicated that the child’s father is in particularly critical condition.
“Both suffered severe injuries, but the father, approximately 30 years old, has more serious wounds. We are currently working to stabilise the patients,” a representative of the hospital noted.
As of now, details regarding the cause of the accident remain unclear. The Mozambique Republic Police in Gaza has stated that they will provide further information on the case today.
