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http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/Cyclist-slams-into-brick-wall-20120916

 

Cape Town - A cyclist is in a serious condition in hospital after hitting a brick wall head-on in Camps Bay, Cape Town on Sunday, paramedics said.

ER24 spokesperson Andre Visser said the cyclist, in his 30s, lost control of his bicycle and hit a kerb.

"The cyclist was catapulted over the handlebars and collided head first with a brick wall."

He was taken to hospital with suspected back, neck and head injuries, said Visser.

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I think, this might be the same accident scene in Sea point (right after the traffic circle) border Banty Bay, just a few meters from the Peninsula Hotel.

I hope his injuries are not to serious.

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this is no laughing matter. a friend's brother t-boned a car about 10 years ago when an old lady reversed out of her driveway - he broke his neck.

he lay there unable to move or feel anything below his chin, was on life support for months, and is still wheelchair bound.

he was a top athlete at the prime of his life, studying at varsity, and with his whole life ahead of him. now he suffers from constant depression.

 

i really hope this person is OK.

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I have it under good authority that he is ok. He was discharged from hospital this afternoon.

 

Good to hear.

Wonder what happened that led to the crash?

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Good to hear.

Wonder what happened that led to the crash?

Not speed that kills.....It's the sudden de-acceleration that really stuffs you up.

 

Glad to hear the dude is OK :thumbup:

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