11.11.2024 16:21
An interesting accident in Reading, England, has become a hot topic on social media. Simon Smith, a 53-year-old man who was hit by a bus that mounted the sidewalk in front of the Purple Turtle bar, immediately got up and sought refuge in the bar despite being thrown by the impact. Smith, who suffered shoulder and rib fractures in the accident while on his way to the bank, stated that he felt lucky because his wife and child were not there.
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The incident that took place in Reading, England, and went viral again on social media shocked those who witnessed it. 53-year-old Simon Smith was hit by a bus that mounted the sidewalk, but surprisingly, the man got up and entered a nearby bar.
The incident occurred in front of the Purple Turtle bar. Security camera footage shows Smith heading to the bank to deposit his paycheck when a bus coming from behind lost control and struck him. As a result of the impact, Smith was thrown along the sidewalk but miraculously got up immediately and sought refuge in the bar.
Smith, a truck driver, stated, "Everyone thinks I went to drink beer, but I was actually looking for a safe place." Smith, who suffered shoulder and rib fractures in the accident, said, "I could have been there that day with my wife and my five-year-old child; I feel very lucky to be alive."
The 41-year-old bus driver Cheikh Daouda Senghor admitted to dangerous driving. In court, it was revealed that he accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake while taking a sharp turn. Senghor, who has been a bus driver for four years, was given a suspended prison sentence and a 24-month driving ban.
Judge Paul Dugdale described Smith's survival as "a complete miracle." After the accident, Senghor lost his job and apologized to the victim. Interestingly, while Senghor was helping Smith at the scene, a thief stole the bag containing the driver's passport and valuables.
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