Taiwanese aunt drives off before niece, 4, is seated, causing her to fall out

A shocking incident in Yilan, Taiwan, saw a 4-year-old girl fall from a moving car as her aunt began to drive away from a convenience store. The child had only one foot in the car and the door was still open when the aunt accelerated, causing the girl to tumble onto the road.

Bystanders rushed to help the child, who was thankfully not seriously injured. Dashcam footage of the event, shared on social media, showed the aunt initially scolding another child in the car before attending to the fallen girl. Witnesses criticized the driver for her apparent lack of concern and for driving off without ensuring the child was safe.

Police identified the driver as a woman in her 20s who was operating the vehicle without a license. She was issued five citations for various traffic violations, including illegal parking, starting before the door was closed, crossing double yellow lines to make a U-turn, and improper use of lights. The case has also been reported to child protection authorities.

The incident serves as a stark reminder for drivers to always ensure passengers are safely seated and doors are closed before driving. Authorities are urging all drivers to adhere to traffic rules to prevent similar accidents.