An accident

       

      It happened on children's day two years ago. My mother, brother and I were on our way to Ben and Jerry, a restaurant at Dempsey Hill to celebrate my cousin's birthday which is on the same day as children's day. My father was unable to accompany us as he was overseas. 

     While we were driving there, there was a traffic jam and we were stuck in it. I even had to call my relatives to inform them that we would be late. Just as we were about to get out of the jam, a lorry behind us drove too fast and crashed into us. The impact was so great that we were thrown forward and caused our car to hit another car in front of us.

     After my mother was assured that we were alright, she came out of the car with my brother and I in tow. She then confronted the driver of the lorry together with the people in the car that we hit into. The driver of the lorry apologised to us profusely and explained that his brake was not working although my mother had seen him talking on his phone while driving. My mother accused him of trying to lie his way out of the mess he had created and the other people involved in the accident joined in.

      My mother informed my uncle about what had happened and he immediately rushed over. He told my brother and I to sit at the bench at the side of the road while they sorted the matter. Soon the police and some tow trucks came to tow the cars and the lorry away and the police took the driver of the lorry and my mother’s statements.

      My uncle then drove us to the restaurant where we had our lunch before going to their house. Although the day continued cheerfully as we celebrated the two events, that day was the most unfortunate day of my life.