If you thought the helmet would be helpful only when you have an accident while
riding your bike in India, well you are mistaken.
There was a news item couple of days ago, about a biker who was riding down a
subway when a 40kg block of railway sleeper fell on him from the railway track
above. With the railways shifting to concrete sleepers from the older wooden ones,
I am assuming that this was also a concrete block. It did look small in the newspaper
photo, but if you think its trivial, imagine a 40kg block of concrete falling straight on
your head from a height of something like 15 feet or so. Ouch !!!
Anyway, as per the report, the guy lived to tell the tale only because he had his
helmet on. And even with the helmet taking the direct impact, he is in a serious
condition. So, imagine the case if he did not have the helmet on.
So, for all those that avoid strapping on helmets, hope this incident helps in changing
your attitude to this safety-aid.
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