A motorcyclist met with a frightening accident on Malaysia’s Temerloh Bridge on August 22, narrowly avoiding a potentially fatal crash with an oncoming car.
The dashcam captured the incident. The footage showcases the bike-rider losing control after striking a concrete barrier. He was then launched into the air and landed just ahead of an approaching vehicle. He was saved by the car driver’s quick reflexes.
Despite the fall, the biker managed to stood up and manage his bike aside. Fellow riders stopped to assist him and clear the traffic on the road caused by the accident.
Watch the viral video:
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Social Media Reactions
The video has garnered over 2.2 million views since being posted. Many users voiced their concerns. One wrote, “What was the purpose of that barrier? It’s so dangerous. I played the video a few times, it was so easy to miss looking from the front.” Another commented, “Wah God save u and says give one more chance to do the right thing next time.”
Some users blamed the rider for being irresponsible. “Why are people blaming the design? HE WAS SPEEDING, FROM THE LEFT…”, stated a user.
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Another weighed in, “Ok but why was he not paying attention? We all need to be responsible for our own actions because we are the ones on control.”
The incident is a lesson to the bike enthusiasts and anyone with a vehicle in general to be careful and more responsible. Even the slightest of miscalculation can lead to major consequences.
