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Courier Van Runs Over Sleeping Dog In S’gor, Company Says It Was An ‘Accident’

Poor doggo.
A horrifying footage showing a dog being run over by a courier van has recently surfaced online, sparking shock and outrage among netizens.

Not long after, the company of the courier van later issued a formal apology over the incident and revealed that action was taken against the driver.

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Courier van runs over sleeping dog in Banting

In a brief 12-second clip shared by a netizen, it showed a dog lying peacefully in the middle of the road at a residential area.

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A second later, a white van bearing the name courier company GD Express (GDEX) enters the frame and instead of slowing down at the speedbump, it barrels its way towards the dog.
Dog gets run over by courier van
Screenshot via FB/Joseff Hoo

As a result, the dog had little time to move out of the way and found itself get completely run over by the van’s wheels.

Following the painful collision, the dog is seen sprinting towards the side of the road, where it flopped onto the ground with its limps in the air while writhing in agonising pain.

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Dog rolls around in pain
Screenshot via FB/Joseff Hoo

GDEX apologises for incident

It didn’t take long for the clip to enrage netizens, who called for the company responsible for the courier van to provide an explanation.

Yesterday (Nov 12), GDEX took to its official Facebook page to issue an apology and shed more light on the incident.

According to GDEX, the incident took place on Nov 6 at Taman Sri Bunut in Banting and added that it was an accident that it was “deeply regretful” and “sincerely apologise” for.

GDEX also revealed that the van driver was also suspended from his duties and will be facing further disciplinary action.

Despite the apology, netizens weren’t convinced as they believed that the driver running over the dog was no mere accident.
Courier van runs over sleeping dog in s'gor, company says it was an 'accident' comment 1
Screenshot via FB/GDEX Express
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Screenshot via FB/GDEX Express

Some also urged GDEX to train its workers to show more compassion towards animals and to support local animal shelters.

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Screenshot via FB/GDEX Express

Watch the clip here: (Viewer discretion is advised)

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