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A distressing incident on Tlendiev Avenue in Astana، where a young cyclist was struck by a KamAZ truck، has prompted a renewed public discussion on the critical importance of traffic safety education for children. The child involved was hospitalized following the collision.

Details of the Collision

According to the press service of the Patrol Police Regiment of the Astana City Police Department، the driver of the KamAZ truck was making a turn towards a gas station when he hit the cyclist. The injured child was reportedly on their bicycle and crossing at a pedestrian crossing at the time of the incident. The child was subsequently taken to the hospital، and authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident.

Public Reaction and Calls for Action

A video of the accident، shared on the Instagram page sergek.kaz، quickly garnered significant attention online. The incident sparked a heated debate among social media users regarding road discipline and perceived shortcomings in child-rearing concerning safety awareness. Many expressed sympathy for the truck driver، acknowledging the stress such an event could cause. However، a prominent theme in the online discourse was the perceived failure of parents to adequately educate their children on traffic rules.

One user commented، "It feels like we're only teaching children how to be born، forgetting about their upbringing. We don't even teach them the simplest traffic rules." Another added، "A bicycle is a vehicle. When crossing a pedestrian crossing، one must dismount، stop، and ensure it is safe to proceed. We wish the child a speedy recovery. Teach your children!"

Proposal for Educational Reform

In response to this and similar incidents، residents of Astana are urging for proactive measures to prevent future tragedies. A significant proposal has been directed towards the Ministry of Education، advocating for the reintroduction of traffic safety lessons in schools، drawing inspiration from international practices such as those in Japan، which include comprehensive education on traffic rules and emergency situations.

This incident is not the first of its kind involving heavy vehicles and two-wheeled transport in the capital recently. Previously، a child tragically died after being hit by a concrete mixer truck in Astana. At that time، the Astana Education Department had appealed to parents to organize safe leisure activities for their children and to discuss road safety with them.

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