Saudi driver’s heroic rescue of child goes viral on social media

NT Bureau

Driver causes collision of his car with another speeding car to save a child from being run over.

RIYADH: A heart-stopping video documenting the moment a Saudi citizen dramatically rescued a young child who was almost run over by a speeding car while crossing a road has gone viral in Qatar and the Gulf region.

The incident happened in Al-Kharj Governorate in Saudi Arabia.

According to Saudi media, the name of the citizen Abdullah Madloul Al-Anazi has been trending on social media during the past hours for saving a child.

What makes Abdullah’s intervention amazing is that he intentionally caused his car to crash against another car to rescue the child.

In the video, the brave driver, identified as Abdullah Madloul Al Anzi, is seen driving his white car down a street when he notices a child walking in the middle of the road.

At the same time, he also spotted a grey car speeding in the same direction, which would have hit the child. Without hesitation, Abdullah manoeuvres his car to block the speeding car, thus causing a major collision with the incoming car but rescuing the child.

Both cars were damaged in the crash.

Abdullah humbly downplayed his actions, stating, “I do not see it as a heroic act, but rather a moral duty for any responsible citizen in such a situation.” He emphasized that anyone in his position would have acted similarly, considering it their duty to protect the helpless child.

The incident occurred in Al Kharj, a governorate in central Saudi Arabia. Despite the damage to both cars and a repair bill of 5,000 riyals requested by the other driver, the overwhelming response on social media has been one of admiration for Al Anzi’s actions.