A mother’s heroic act saved her child’s life during a tipper truck accident at Tipper Ground, Sheellmingo, Bo, which claimed three lives.

According to reports, a sand-laden tipper truck lost control and crashed into bystanders.

Among those in danger was a breastfeeding mother holding her baby. Realizing there was no way to escape, she threw the child out of harm’s way, saving it from certain death.

The child was rushed to the hospital for medical attention, while three people were confirmed dead in the incident.