Recently, in Tonghua, Jilin, Ms. Li’s parents were driving her car when they got into an accident, which resulted in the vehicle being totaled. However, miraculously, they only sustained minor injuries. Ms. Li felt that her beloved car had protected her parents and tearfully knelt to thank the car. The video of this heartwarming moment quickly resonated with many netizens online.
According to reports from Da Xiang News, on February 18, Ms. Li’s parents were involved in a car accident on the Tonghua Expressway in Jilin. Despite the car being completely wrecked, Ms. Li’s parents only suffered minor scratches.
The viral video circulating online showed the extent of the damage to the car, with the rearview mirror missing, the windshield shattered, and the headlights gone.
Upon witnessing the scene, Ms. Li was moved to tears and expressed her gratitude as the car had absorbed most of the impact during the fatal collision, thereby shielding her parents inside.
In an interview, Ms. Li mentioned that the car had been with her for ten years without any prior accidents. Despite the severe damage sustained in the recent incident with her parents behind the wheel, the car sacrificed itself to protect them, leaving Ms. Li deeply thankful. She said, “I am truly grateful for this car, it is like a member of our family, stepping up when it mattered to safeguard my parents.”
On February 21, this incident became a trending topic on Weibo, sparking empathy from many netizens. Some shared their own experiences, saying, “I can relate, my dad got into a car crash a few days ago. Our car had been with him for over 10 years without any accidents. Even though the front of the car was completely smashed, my dad only had a minor scratch. I am truly thankful for this car.”
“I can relate, in a highway accident back in January, before the car was taken away, I took a moment to show gratitude and appreciation for protecting our entire family.”
“Our old car at home as well, it’s been with us for 10 years. My dad has always taken good care of it. In a crash before the New Year, the front side hood was crushed, and the airbags deployed, but my dad was unharmed. We are truly grateful for our old car.”
Other netizens expressed sentiments such as, “All things have spirits,” and “Everything has emotions. This car embodies both toughness and tenderness, truly warming the heart by protecting family members.”