Family's Car Overturns into Stream; Child's Words Touch Rescuers

A dramatic scene unfolded in Donja Velešnja when a car carrying a family with two young children overturned, landing on its roof in a stream. Emergency services, including firefighters and multiple medical teams, responded swiftly to the accident reported on June 28, 2026.

Seven firefighters with two vehicles were among the first responders, encountering a chaotic situation with distressed citizens nearby. Paramedics from Hrvatska Kostajnica and Sunja provided immediate medical assistance to the injured, who included a pregnant woman and a child. Police also secured the scene with two patrols.

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Yes, yes, I can't wait.

During the tense operation to extract and stabilize the injured, firefighters attempted to comfort a three-year-old boy. When asked if he wanted to ride in a fire truck once his brother recovered, he eagerly agreed. However, his mood soon shifted, and he tearfully remarked that his father would now have to buy a new car. This innocent observation, according to firefighters, highlighted the emotional toll such interventions can take, emphasizing the need for compassion alongside technical expertise in emergencies.

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Now dad has to buy a new car.