The incident: A student was cycling quite fast, carrying a younger child in front. The bicycle abruptly stopped when the younger child's right foot became entangled in the front wheel. The child cried out in pain until adults intervened.

Safety advice: A common, playful way children ride bicycles is for an older child to carry a younger one on the front frame. However, this practice can lead to serious accidents. If the bicycle moves at higher speeds, the foot could be drawn deeper, risking severe muscle and bone damage.

Parents and adults should ensure that young children do not improperly carry each other on bicycles, especially when participating in traffic. When transporting children, if they are too young, a dedicated rear seat with safety restraints is necessary. For older children, instruct them to keep their feet firmly on the footrests and away from the wheels while the bicycle is in motion.

Nguyen Vu