Colonel (Engineer) Hussain Ahmed Al Harthi, Director of ADP Directorate of Traffic and patrols visited, on Sunday Khalifa Medical City to see the medical condition of the two children (Brother and sister) who sustained severe burns while they were inside the vehicle of their family when it caught fire at "Marina Mall" parking area, on Saturday.
Al Harthi expressed his deep regrets at the injuries sustained by the two children. He accompanied their father to have a look and to comfort their family. He wished them quick recuperation and return to their home. He affirmed that the police role was to educate community, protect it and enhance social role through strengthening the relationship between police elements and the community for ensuring traffic safety.
He urged drivers not to leave their vehicles with the engine running, even for a short period. Such behavior might lead to car theft or other accidents such as fires resulting from engine heat.
He added "Leaving the car with the engine on is considered a traffic violation and entails a fine of Dh300. The important issue here is not the fine itself, but the consequences and risks resulting from such behavior, as children may try to play with the car the thing that leads to dangerous results".
"Children below the age of ten should be seated on the back seats and on their special seats which protect them in case of accident", added Al Harthi.
During the visit Al Harthi was accompanied by Colonel Ahmed Abdullah Al Shuhi, Director of the Capital Traffic department and Major Awadh Saif Al Blushi, Head of Public Relations at the Directorate of Traffic and patrols.
Rescuer honored
Colonel (Engineer) Hussain Ahmed Al Harthi honored the policeman Mohammad Ali Bishr from ADP Directorate of Traffic and patrols who rescued the two children when he acted very quickly and broke the glass of the vehicle with his hands and rescued the children who were in a very bad condition due to the sever burns they sustained.
Al Harthi expressed his appreciation of the humanitarian efforts made by the policeman in saving the lives of the two children. He urged all Directorate personnel to emulate his exemplary behavior.
