Deep wounds both in mind and in the body Otsu Preschool accident Seriously wounded mother talks in the chest September 25 18:56

In May, an accident occurred in which 16 people were killed or injured when a car plunged into a row of children taking a walk in Otsu City. The mother of a 2-year-old kindergarten child who was involved and seriously injured responded to the interview for the first time. We appeal for safety measures to protect children without weathering the accident.

The accident happened on May 8th at the intersection of Otsu City.

During a walk, a car rushed into a row of preschoolers who were waiting for traffic lights on the sidewalk, two children were killed, and 14 children were injured.

There is a 2-year-old girl who was involved in the accident and was hospitalized for about two months after a serious injury such as a broken leg.

This girl's mother responded to NHK's interview for the first time.

This is because there was a desire to advance safety measures to protect children without weathering the accident.

In the interview, the mother looked back on the situation immediately after the accident.

“Daughter shouted,“ It hurts, ”and cryed,“ I ’m a mom, ”and complained. Because I was broken, I could n’t do it. "

About two months after the accident, my daughter was discharged in July.

After that, he continued to rehabilitate his feet while leaning against the wall at home.

I was able to walk gradually, but my doctor told me that the cartilage involved in the growth was also cracked. “I am worried that I will stop growing. I feel uneasy about whether I can return to my original life. "

I also felt a change in my everyday life.

“I feel afraid of my car, and when I go outside for a walk, my body may be stiff and stiff. My personality has changed, including being scared.”

As for my deceased friend, “I was listening to a lot of stories,“ I played together today ”and“ I quarreled together. ”I still couldn't believe the accident, and other children Like I came back to the nursery school, I think that the two children who died in time will come back with a smile, "he said with tears.

He pointed out that the accident was “I thought it would not have happened if I followed the traffic rules”.

And, “Cars are vehicles that can be used as weapons. It ’s an event that we will never forget, and we want everyone to remember.” We are promoting safety measures to protect children without weathering the accident. I appealed to you.