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A tragic accident in Melton has left a community in distress, following the heartbreaking death of a young boy named Saad Masud. The driver involved in the incident was a local resident, who paused to assist at the scene and has since been deeply affected by the tragedy.
Witnessing the aftermath, another nearby resident, Mohammed Chowdhury, described the scene as he rushed outside to find the child lying on the street. “Another neighbor was trying to administer CPR,” Chowdhury recounted, highlighting the immediate efforts to save the boy.
After the accident, the driver remained at the location, cooperating with the police investigation. This unfortunate event has resonated deeply within the community, especially among those who knew Saad and his family.
Saad’s uncle, Kazi Islam, shared the profound grief felt by the boy’s parents, describing them as “heartbroken” by the loss of their son. Saad was remembered fondly by his family as a child who was “always happy,” leaving behind cherished memories for his loved ones to hold onto during this difficult time.
Saad’s uncle Kazi Islam said his parents were “heartbroken” by the death of their son, who he said was “always happy”.
“We just want everyone’s prayers. That’s the most important thing, I guess,” he said.
“We forgive him, you know. And of course we pray to God that everybody, we should be very careful.”
The driver’s wife said he was devastated and spent a sleepless night replaying what happened in his mind.
Their own children are of a similar age to Saad and would often play with him outside.
“This is traumatising for everyone. He carry this story for the rest of his life,” Islam said.
Police have spoken to the driver, but no charges have been laid.