Learn · Sentences Describing an Accident
A child was involved in the accident but wasn’t seriously hurt.
A2Sentence
A child was involved in the accident but wasn’t seriously hurt.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Reporting News
A child was involved in a car accident this morning, but thankfully, they weren't seriously injured.
Giving an Update
I just heard about the accident. The child was involved, but luckily, they escaped without serious harm.
Expressing Relief
It was a scary accident, but I'm so relieved the child wasn't seriously hurt.
Describing an Event
There was a minor collision; a child was involved, but fortunately, they only suffered minor scrapes.
Rephrased versions
Formal
A child was a participant in the accident, but sustained only minor injuries.
Casual
A kid was in the accident, but they're okay.
Simpler English
A child was in the accident, but they weren't badly hurt.
Phrases to learn
involved in the accident
To be a participant or to have been present during an accident.
wasn't seriously hurt
Did not sustain significant injuries.