NAKALIGTAS ang 66-year-old billionaire at Virgin Group founder na si Richard Branson sa nakakikilabot na bike accident sa British Virgin Islands ngayong linggo, at ibinahagi sa social media at website ng kanyang kumpanya nitong Biyernes kung paano siya milagrong nakaligtas sa aksidente.

“I was heading down a hill towards Leverick Bay when it suddenly got really dark and I managed to hit a ‘sleeping policeman’ hump in the road head on,” kuwento ni Branson sa kanyang blog sa Virgin.com. “The next thing I knew, I was being hurled over the handlebars and my life was literally flashing before my eyes. I really thought I was going to die. I went flying head-first towards the concrete road, but fortunately my shoulder and cheek took the brunt of the impact, and I was wearing a helmet that saved my life.”

Nagbibisikleta si Branson kasama ang mga kaibigan at dalawang malalaki nang anak na sina Holly at Sam nang maganap ang aksidente. Nagsasanay ang grupo para sa isasagawang Virgin Strive Challenge, ang month-long journey sa pamamagitan ng hiking, cycling, swimming, mountain biking at buong half-marathon run sa Italy para sa isang charity.

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“I really couldn’t believe I was alive, let alone not paralyzed,” aniya. “I traveled to Miami for X-rays and scans, but have been extremely fortunate that apart from a cracked cheek and some torn ligaments, I hopefully will be able to complete the Virgin Strive Challenge next month.”

“My attitude has always been, if you fall flat on your face, at least you’re moving forward,” aniya pa. “All you have to do is get back up and try again. At least I’m practicing what I preach – though a little too literally!”