Nanchong, China - July 03, 2025 A young child was run over and trapped beneath a car after the driver failed to notice him playing near a hotel entrance. The incident happened recently on Xinglong North Road in Yingshan, a county in Sichuan's Nanchong city. The driver, identified as Zhou, was turning his white car near a hotel without checking the surroundings. As a result, he ran over Zhao, a child who had been crouching and playing on the ground. Zhao was pulled under the vehicle. Fortunately, the boy’s cries for help were heard by the driver, who had stepped out of the car to shop. With assistance from bystanders, Zhao was successfully rescued. Though the child suffered multiple minor injuries, there is no threat to his life. Traffic police emphasized that child safety is critical, especially as summer break approaches. Guardians are urged to keep children away from roads and to teach them not to play in traffic areas. Authorities also reminded all drivers to remain vigilant, especially when turning or driving through narrow streets. Slowing down and checking the road thoroughly can prevent such dangerous situations.