The only thing that really counts is that all three kids seen in this dash-cam video are alive and well, as the driver managed to steer away the very last second.
Still, someone ought to have a quick chat with these youngsters to inform them about the hazards of playing around on the road – covered in snow or not, without looking.
Some of the Russian commentators are also laying blame at the driver for going faster than what he should have, especially given the weather conditions.
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