Re: Pictures and Videos of Automobiles Involved in Accidents
Wow never knew that. This is a very good development by Tata! Thanks for the info.
Wow never knew that. This is a very good development by Tata! Thanks for the info.
Pictures & Videos Of Automobiles Involved in Accidents
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Re: Pictures and Videos of Automobiles Involved in Accidents
Not sure if it is good. The world over airbag deployment without seat belts is considered dangerous, which is why airbags don't deploy without seat belt restrain.
Not sure if it is good. The world over airbag deployment without seat belts is considered dangerous, which is why airbags don't deploy without seat belt restrain.
Re: Pictures and Videos of Automobiles Involved in Accidents
I was Racing STUPIDLY and playing with a Ciaz, in Aug/Sep 2017, but sense prevailed and I avoided a potential disaster, by stopping my car. First two mistakes were mine.
No 1 : My Right OVRM was NOT properly adjusted for proper view.
No 2 : I missed spotting a speeding Ciaz approaching fast on the right most Lane, while moving onto that lane.
I quickly fell back to the Middle lane and avoided any drama. Later I pulled up to the Ciaz, raised my hands and repeatedly said Sorry, the Ciaz driver and his Wife kept gesturing at me and bad mouthing, again and again. It lead to a serious and STUPID race on a 6-lane highway.
At some point, when I saw the Ciaz bouncing heavy, that too with a Baby inside, considering Safety of all concerned, I called it quits. I am happy that I quit the Race but feel bad that I dragged the Race longer. Details of that idiotic race is in the link here. Hope my experience helps memebers avoid such idiotic acts.
I was Racing STUPIDLY and playing with a Ciaz, in Aug/Sep 2017, but sense prevailed and I avoided a potential disaster, by stopping my car. First two mistakes were mine.
No 1 : My Right OVRM was NOT properly adjusted for proper view.
No 2 : I missed spotting a speeding Ciaz approaching fast on the right most Lane, while moving onto that lane.
I quickly fell back to the Middle lane and avoided any drama. Later I pulled up to the Ciaz, raised my hands and repeatedly said Sorry, the Ciaz driver and his Wife kept gesturing at me and bad mouthing, again and again. It lead to a serious and STUPID race on a 6-lane highway.
At some point, when I saw the Ciaz bouncing heavy, that too with a Baby inside, considering Safety of all concerned, I called it quits. I am happy that I quit the Race but feel bad that I dragged the Race longer. Details of that idiotic race is in the link here. Hope my experience helps memebers avoid such idiotic acts.
Re: Pictures and Videos of Automobiles Involved in Accidents
I never expected myself / my car to be in this thread. I always thought I was a careful driver.
Essence is that, I slept off at the wheel. Luckily for me, there were no vehicles prior / after the incident. The incident happened 4kms before the Pondicherry toll, between the Tindivanam - Pondicherry highway. But a major accident in itself, that whenever I closed my eyes, I could only see long empty stretches of highways....for a few days. Hence the delay in posting the images/videos. I am open to all kinds of criticism.
Here are the facts.
1. Before a long drive, I usually sleep at 9/10pm & wake up at 3/330am. And start between 4-420am. For Pondicherry, my native, I don't usually do that unless a long weekend or prior meetings in the morning. That fateful drive wasn't different. I woke up at 330am (after the alarm went off, usually I wake up before the alarms itself in the previous trips!). Started at 417am to Pondicherry.
2. I thought I know when I felt sleepy (like when I am writing this message!). But I didn't. I feel asleep at the wheel between 940am - 951am.
3. I thought I was a very good driver. Although I have a fair share of my risky overtaking maneuvers, I thought that I had calculated them very well. Indeed, I was/is. Just that I didn't count that I could be very very tired.
4. Originally I didn't believe that I could have slept while driving. You can hear the denial in the video. As you can see from the video, there were no brake marks/skids marks. It was a gradual descent into the greens.
What I don't understand is this.
1. At 939am I was aware of myself so much that I sang the song together & I took the video of the empty long stretch road condition as well.
2. A few minutes later I was asleep at the wheel
3. At 951am, after 5-10 min of the accident, I was filming the sequence of the possible events that would have happened to me.
The video links of me updating (I know it's risky, but there was no one on these empty stretches!).
(939am) shot https://youtu.be/XkVVvRt4QXw
(935am) shot https://youtu.be/JyLEsaRHan4
The video links of me trying to piece things together. I am sure I missed too much, but whatever I could gather at that time. I was conscious enough of vehicles, not to worry.
(first one, pretty detailed where I slipped on the road) https://youtu.be/Q_HyBL6peI8
(second one, where I thought only right side wheels were on those dividers, but it is clear that both wheels were on them!) https://youtu.be/MSEdKfnZw9c
A few photos of the damages. No scratch on the car, any where. And I had nothing left as well. Except for a slightly hurt left wrist. Someone (or many people, probably) has prayed for me (for I don't believe in God). So the car looks & me were unscathed. But wheels & under-body (chassis probably) took their own beatings.
To reassure all of you, I am definitely ok. This happened on 10th Nov & vehicle is at Schangalaya Motors, Kirumambakkam. I have ICICI insurance full coverage. A few more photos & your criticisms / views on what happened / what to do with the vehicle would be greatly appreciated.
I never expected myself / my car to be in this thread. I always thought I was a careful driver.
Essence is that, I slept off at the wheel. Luckily for me, there were no vehicles prior / after the incident. The incident happened 4kms before the Pondicherry toll, between the Tindivanam - Pondicherry highway. But a major accident in itself, that whenever I closed my eyes, I could only see long empty stretches of highways....for a few days. Hence the delay in posting the images/videos. I am open to all kinds of criticism.
Here are the facts.
1. Before a long drive, I usually sleep at 9/10pm & wake up at 3/330am. And start between 4-420am. For Pondicherry, my native, I don't usually do that unless a long weekend or prior meetings in the morning. That fateful drive wasn't different. I woke up at 330am (after the alarm went off, usually I wake up before the alarms itself in the previous trips!). Started at 417am to Pondicherry.
2. I thought I know when I felt sleepy (like when I am writing this message!). But I didn't. I feel asleep at the wheel between 940am - 951am.
3. I thought I was a very good driver. Although I have a fair share of my risky overtaking maneuvers, I thought that I had calculated them very well. Indeed, I was/is. Just that I didn't count that I could be very very tired.
4. Originally I didn't believe that I could have slept while driving. You can hear the denial in the video. As you can see from the video, there were no brake marks/skids marks. It was a gradual descent into the greens.
What I don't understand is this.
1. At 939am I was aware of myself so much that I sang the song together & I took the video of the empty long stretch road condition as well.
2. A few minutes later I was asleep at the wheel
3. At 951am, after 5-10 min of the accident, I was filming the sequence of the possible events that would have happened to me.
The video links of me updating (I know it's risky, but there was no one on these empty stretches!).
(939am) shot https://youtu.be/XkVVvRt4QXw
(935am) shot https://youtu.be/JyLEsaRHan4
The video links of me trying to piece things together. I am sure I missed too much, but whatever I could gather at that time. I was conscious enough of vehicles, not to worry.
(first one, pretty detailed where I slipped on the road) https://youtu.be/Q_HyBL6peI8
(second one, where I thought only right side wheels were on those dividers, but it is clear that both wheels were on them!) https://youtu.be/MSEdKfnZw9c
A few photos of the damages. No scratch on the car, any where. And I had nothing left as well. Except for a slightly hurt left wrist. Someone (or many people, probably) has prayed for me (for I don't believe in God). So the car looks & me were unscathed. But wheels & under-body (chassis probably) took their own beatings.
To reassure all of you, I am definitely ok. This happened on 10th Nov & vehicle is at Schangalaya Motors, Kirumambakkam. I have ICICI insurance full coverage. A few more photos & your criticisms / views on what happened / what to do with the vehicle would be greatly appreciated.
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As mentioned earlier, a few more photos, for further comments.
I need some particular recommendations on what to do for the chassis. I will upload some pics in my ownership thread. So please comment on whether to repair the chassis / order a new one (http://www.theautomotiveindia.com/f...ration-mahindra-scorpio-s10-6.html#post554287). Thanks in advance.
As mentioned earlier, a few more photos, for further comments.
I need some particular recommendations on what to do for the chassis. I will upload some pics in my ownership thread. So please comment on whether to repair the chassis / order a new one (http://www.theautomotiveindia.com/f...ration-mahindra-scorpio-s10-6.html#post554287). Thanks in advance.
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Sometimes, its better to have traffic to keep you alert. These lonely stretches can be a problem. This is one of the main causes of accidents in countries like the US, thats why they have fatigue detection and lane departure warnings etc. Another thing- its always important to have the AC in fresh air mode from time to time, instead of Recirculation mode continuously.
Appreciate you bringing this up into the forum for inputs/analysis. It only makes driving habits better across the community.
Sometimes, its better to have traffic to keep you alert. These lonely stretches can be a problem. This is one of the main causes of accidents in countries like the US, thats why they have fatigue detection and lane departure warnings etc. Another thing- its always important to have the AC in fresh air mode from time to time, instead of Recirculation mode continuously.
Appreciate you bringing this up into the forum for inputs/analysis. It only makes driving habits better across the community.
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THAT is some solid escape,man. Nice to know that you are safe and well.
From my experience, I would say, you were simply BORED. For me, steady (and SLEEPY) 70-80 kph speeds bring out yawns. "Taking a coffee break, modulating at 90-120 kph speeds, listening to some speeches (NOT typical music, but one that makes you feel that people are talking around you), or simply taking a 15-20 minutes nap" gets me out of this boredom.
By making YOU state "someone prayed for me", HE is telling you that INTERNALLY you believe in HIM. HE works ONLY in THAT way.
My knowledge is below zero on Scorpio or any SUV repair. But, I feel, you should ensure that "ANY part that got dented or mildly damaged is REPLACED". On the main "Chassis part" see what Mahindra guys have to say on the "integrity of Chassis".
THAT is some solid escape,man. Nice to know that you are safe and well.
From my experience, I would say, you were simply BORED. For me, steady (and SLEEPY) 70-80 kph speeds bring out yawns. "Taking a coffee break, modulating at 90-120 kph speeds, listening to some speeches (NOT typical music, but one that makes you feel that people are talking around you), or simply taking a 15-20 minutes nap" gets me out of this boredom.
By making YOU state "someone prayed for me", HE is telling you that INTERNALLY you believe in HIM. HE works ONLY in THAT way.
My knowledge is below zero on Scorpio or any SUV repair. But, I feel, you should ensure that "ANY part that got dented or mildly damaged is REPLACED". On the main "Chassis part" see what Mahindra guys have to say on the "integrity of Chassis".
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Man you really have a strong heart to be able to record a video right after such a scary incident. Hats off to your mental reinforcement and glad you were not hurt.
+1 to that! I always have some comedy drama, speeches, movie clips (audio only) in my car's pen drive to keep me engaged in such situations. These will win any fast beat song hands down.
Well, we need a separate thread to debate that![[;)]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Wink.gif "Wink [;)]")
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Man you really have a strong heart to be able to record a video right after such a scary incident. Hats off to your mental reinforcement and glad you were not hurt.
+1 to that! I always have some comedy drama, speeches, movie clips (audio only) in my car's pen drive to keep me engaged in such situations. These will win any fast beat song hands down.
Well, we need a separate thread to debate that
.Glad you feel so. May be it was the adrenaline. For a few days, it was as if it wasn't me who was in the accident. Just couldn't believe it was happening to me.
I must admit I had never tried this. Will definitely add this to the collection. I had a 1700+ songs collection.
Didn't want to spark a debate though! Just to put things in perspective on my thoughts. I was incredibly lucky on that day. I believe in causal effects. You are to blame, in some way, for most things happening in your life.
Yes, Vijay. Seriously a solid escape. As bhvm pointed out, who knows what would have happened if I was driving a sedan/hatch. For me too, constant speeds worry me as boredom strikes. I will definitely try audio books / talks. I wasn't sure if I can concentrate on them.
No worries, mate. A cousin helped me to talk to the service centre folks.
Thanks for concerns. I do try to open the windows once every an hour or at the tolls (both front windows / all four windows), for fresh air. The surprising thing was that fatigue didn't exhibit its usual signs (drowsiness, sleepiness, yawning, etc). I must have been tired beyond all this. In fact, half-an-hour earlier to the incident, I had taken a break at Tindivanam for 5-10min, my usual stop. One thing is pretty clear, never get comfortable / usual routines when driving for longer distances. Always vary them is definitely a lesson.
For the benefit of all readers, here was the routine I used to follow on longer drives.
1. Sleep the previous night between 9-10pm.
2. Light supper between 8-9pm.
3. Alarm for 330am. Usually I wake up before the alarm. On that fateful day, I didn't wake up till alarm rang. First sign, and I ignored it.
4. Unusually yawny even after the bath (~4am). I started at 417am that day. Usual routine is to start between 4-430am.
5. Even though Friday, traffic / oncoming lights kept me very very alert till Krishnagiri. Post that the beautiful scenery / foggy conditions / sunrise kept me going. I was enjoying my song collection (1700+ songs).
6. Usual break at Arcot A2B for breakfast between 7-730am. That day too, reached Arcot @ 715am. I did feel my back was a bit more strained than usual. But nothing alarming.
7. Drive between Arcot - Tindivanam was uneventful. Since it is an undivided SH, my full concentration was there on the road.
8. I usually have a small coffee/bio break @ Vasantha Bhavan near Tindivanam. Pretty prominent place. That day, I thought their coffee is usually too sweet & hence avoided it. After the bio break of a few minutes carried on.
After 380+ kms of drive, just 4-5 kms shy of Pondicherry, the events unfolded. Thanks to my father, who never even asked anything about the incident. He came in his TVS Wego & picked me up! Even though I had a lot of friends, who were furious later on, I had decided to call my dad to pick me up.
Just after the incident, these things unfolded. Forgot to tell all that this was a solo trip.
1. Luckily the traffic was way too sparse. No oncoming vehicles at all. I had probably passed just 5-6 vehicles in that whole 30+ kms stretch on that Friday morning.
2. A few passers by (in 2-wheelers, including a drunk guy, pretending to help) stopped to check on things. The highway supervisor, who had just passed by (thought I was alone & didn't know what to do next) had called his toll emergency men to assist me.
3. Reversed the car a bit to make it to the side. Front wheel was too damaged to respond to steering control. The wheels were too broken to move, but they obliged & car was on the shoulder. Toll emergency guys came within a few minutes & hence didn't have the hazard lights on. They were there from 10am - 2pm, till the vehicle was placed on the flat-bed.
4. Took out the vehicles documents. Took out insurance & did the claim notification. Told them about RSA (ICICI Lombard). It took a few calls to get things done. RSA (from Chennai) guys called after 15-20min. In the meanwhile, toll emergency guys gave references of local flat-beds & I promptly called all of them. Understood the rates being asked.
5. Called my dad & told him about the incident. Asked him to pick me up. Home was just 6-7 kms from the place of the incident. Informed wife as well. She was probably crying the whole day & night. Her face was totally swollen up the next day.
6. RSA guys said they flat beds will arrive soon, after a few follow-ups. I didn't know if flat bed was enough. One of the flat bed guys (local) said since vehicle wheels were damaged, a Hydraulic crane was necessary. So I didn't have any references. Had to rely on the RSA guys.
7. In the meanwhile, a friend called. In fact, we had agreed to meet at our school (Govt school). We were conducting a series of career guidance sessions for them that day afternoon (10th Nov, 2pm). Had agreed to meet the school authorities for the arrangements for the afternoon session. Hence starting at 4-430am, otherwise I will usually leave after 530/6am. He (my friend) contacted local M&M centres & found the contacts. The help centre guys called after 5-10min & promised to help in whatever way they can.
8. I left the scene. Car could be locked. Toll emergency promised to be there till it got removed. I usually have plastic bags. So packed all items from the car (documents, change, water bottles, chargers, everything!). And off I went.
9. At around 1130am, the flat bed guy called (Auto Zoom). Said he had seen the car & that it needs a hydraulic crane to lift the car. Agreed for Rs 1000 for the crane. And told him to arrange the same. He did mention that crane will be required to lift it off at the service centre & can be locally arranged there.
10. Crane arrived at the scene around 1230-1245pm. In the meanwhile, I had met up the school authorities for the arrangements for the afternoon.
11. My friend drove me to the scene, we reached there around 115pm. Within 15-20 min, the car was on the flatbed. What I didn't realise was the damage to the either side where the ropes held the car. Paid the crane operator & signed the documents for carrying the car. Handed over the keys as well.
12. This is where I got cheated. Sathish, Auto Zoom (flat bed guy) told me that he has to arrange for the crane at the service centre too. And that their charges were Rs 2000/-. I couldn't be there & hence I settled with him for Rs 1800/- for the crane to lift the vehicle down from the flat bed. After checking with the service centre guys, they had simply used ropes / people to get the vehicle down. I had my suspicions, right from the start. My friend told me to let go (even during negotiation).
13. Flat bed called me at 3pm to confirm that the vehicle was indeed in the garage.
14. At 4pm, the service advisor called me to confirm as well. ICICI Lombard (chennai folks) also called to confirm the pressence of the vehicle at the garage.
15. I finished up my school programme & along with the same friends (now more of them), we went Schangalaya Motors @ 5pm-ish. It is about 14+ kms to the service centre.
16. Service advisor explained the basic issues that they had indeed found. Explained the incident. Claims forms were filled-up. Then I got to know that they will collect original documents. I wasn't prepared to let go of my originals for verification. The other thing to do was file the claim directly with ICICI's branch & they can verify the documents then. Once verification done, no need to submit originals. Back to the city then. I had skipped lunch, so we had coffee + snacks & went to ICICI's branch at around 730pm (14+ kms journey back).
17. The ICICI Lombard guy was waiting for us. Patiently he got all documents filled up / signatures, etc. Promised to expedite whenever/whatever he can. And assured no need to present during the workshop processes. I had an overseas trip on Monday (3 days after the incident).
18. All processes were settled by then. Got all the numbers needed for coordination. All formalities were settled. Off to take care of the personal side of things.
19. Book for the KSRTC Airavatha (to sleep like a baby) for next day morning. Couldn't leave in the night.
Lessons learnt:
1. Never follow too much routines. Routines make you feel compelled to do things, which may not be in the best interest of your bodies. I am 40+. I have to respect my body's age.
2. Avoid traveling alone, as much as possible. If unavoidable, respect early symptoms (like getting up after alarm, for me!) of tiredness.
3. Understand all can happen within a few minutes. I was taking a video of the road condition at 939am. I was taking the retracing-steps-video at 951am. Within 12 mins, I had dozed off, veered off & woke up again, etc.
4. Be cautious of empty long stretches. Not all of them are killers. But once you get used to it, body/brain is already tampered. Although I did cross a few in that 30-35kms stretch, my body started to think too mundane to pay attention. And dozed off. Try different routes probably. Follow different routines.
Hope I gain my confidence back soon. Sorry if the post was lengthy.
I must admit I had never tried this. Will definitely add this to the collection. I had a 1700+ songs collection.
Well, we need a separate thread to debate that .
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Yes, Vijay. Seriously a solid escape. As bhvm pointed out, who knows what would have happened if I was driving a sedan/hatch. For me too, constant speeds worry me as boredom strikes. I will definitely try audio books / talks. I wasn't sure if I can concentrate on them.
No worries, mate. A cousin helped me to talk to the service centre folks.
Thanks for concerns. I do try to open the windows once every an hour or at the tolls (both front windows / all four windows), for fresh air. The surprising thing was that fatigue didn't exhibit its usual signs (drowsiness, sleepiness, yawning, etc). I must have been tired beyond all this. In fact, half-an-hour earlier to the incident, I had taken a break at Tindivanam for 5-10min, my usual stop. One thing is pretty clear, never get comfortable / usual routines when driving for longer distances. Always vary them is definitely a lesson.
For the benefit of all readers, here was the routine I used to follow on longer drives.
1. Sleep the previous night between 9-10pm.
2. Light supper between 8-9pm.
3. Alarm for 330am. Usually I wake up before the alarm. On that fateful day, I didn't wake up till alarm rang. First sign, and I ignored it.
4. Unusually yawny even after the bath (~4am). I started at 417am that day. Usual routine is to start between 4-430am.
5. Even though Friday, traffic / oncoming lights kept me very very alert till Krishnagiri. Post that the beautiful scenery / foggy conditions / sunrise kept me going. I was enjoying my song collection (1700+ songs).
6. Usual break at Arcot A2B for breakfast between 7-730am. That day too, reached Arcot @ 715am. I did feel my back was a bit more strained than usual. But nothing alarming.
7. Drive between Arcot - Tindivanam was uneventful. Since it is an undivided SH, my full concentration was there on the road.
8. I usually have a small coffee/bio break @ Vasantha Bhavan near Tindivanam. Pretty prominent place. That day, I thought their coffee is usually too sweet & hence avoided it. After the bio break of a few minutes carried on.
After 380+ kms of drive, just 4-5 kms shy of Pondicherry, the events unfolded. Thanks to my father, who never even asked anything about the incident. He came in his TVS Wego & picked me up! Even though I had a lot of friends, who were furious later on, I had decided to call my dad to pick me up.
Just after the incident, these things unfolded. Forgot to tell all that this was a solo trip.
1. Luckily the traffic was way too sparse. No oncoming vehicles at all. I had probably passed just 5-6 vehicles in that whole 30+ kms stretch on that Friday morning.
2. A few passers by (in 2-wheelers, including a drunk guy, pretending to help) stopped to check on things. The highway supervisor, who had just passed by (thought I was alone & didn't know what to do next) had called his toll emergency men to assist me.
3. Reversed the car a bit to make it to the side. Front wheel was too damaged to respond to steering control. The wheels were too broken to move, but they obliged & car was on the shoulder. Toll emergency guys came within a few minutes & hence didn't have the hazard lights on. They were there from 10am - 2pm, till the vehicle was placed on the flat-bed.
4. Took out the vehicles documents. Took out insurance & did the claim notification. Told them about RSA (ICICI Lombard). It took a few calls to get things done. RSA (from Chennai) guys called after 15-20min. In the meanwhile, toll emergency guys gave references of local flat-beds & I promptly called all of them. Understood the rates being asked.
5. Called my dad & told him about the incident. Asked him to pick me up. Home was just 6-7 kms from the place of the incident. Informed wife as well. She was probably crying the whole day & night. Her face was totally swollen up the next day.
6. RSA guys said they flat beds will arrive soon, after a few follow-ups. I didn't know if flat bed was enough. One of the flat bed guys (local) said since vehicle wheels were damaged, a Hydraulic crane was necessary. So I didn't have any references. Had to rely on the RSA guys.
7. In the meanwhile, a friend called. In fact, we had agreed to meet at our school (Govt school). We were conducting a series of career guidance sessions for them that day afternoon (10th Nov, 2pm). Had agreed to meet the school authorities for the arrangements for the afternoon session. Hence starting at 4-430am, otherwise I will usually leave after 530/6am. He (my friend) contacted local M&M centres & found the contacts. The help centre guys called after 5-10min & promised to help in whatever way they can.
8. I left the scene. Car could be locked. Toll emergency promised to be there till it got removed. I usually have plastic bags. So packed all items from the car (documents, change, water bottles, chargers, everything!). And off I went.
9. At around 1130am, the flat bed guy called (Auto Zoom). Said he had seen the car & that it needs a hydraulic crane to lift the car. Agreed for Rs 1000 for the crane. And told him to arrange the same. He did mention that crane will be required to lift it off at the service centre & can be locally arranged there.
10. Crane arrived at the scene around 1230-1245pm. In the meanwhile, I had met up the school authorities for the arrangements for the afternoon.
11. My friend drove me to the scene, we reached there around 115pm. Within 15-20 min, the car was on the flatbed. What I didn't realise was the damage to the either side where the ropes held the car. Paid the crane operator & signed the documents for carrying the car. Handed over the keys as well.
12. This is where I got cheated. Sathish, Auto Zoom (flat bed guy) told me that he has to arrange for the crane at the service centre too. And that their charges were Rs 2000/-. I couldn't be there & hence I settled with him for Rs 1800/- for the crane to lift the vehicle down from the flat bed. After checking with the service centre guys, they had simply used ropes / people to get the vehicle down. I had my suspicions, right from the start. My friend told me to let go (even during negotiation).
13. Flat bed called me at 3pm to confirm that the vehicle was indeed in the garage.
14. At 4pm, the service advisor called me to confirm as well. ICICI Lombard (chennai folks) also called to confirm the pressence of the vehicle at the garage.
15. I finished up my school programme & along with the same friends (now more of them), we went Schangalaya Motors @ 5pm-ish. It is about 14+ kms to the service centre.
16. Service advisor explained the basic issues that they had indeed found. Explained the incident. Claims forms were filled-up. Then I got to know that they will collect original documents. I wasn't prepared to let go of my originals for verification. The other thing to do was file the claim directly with ICICI's branch & they can verify the documents then. Once verification done, no need to submit originals. Back to the city then. I had skipped lunch, so we had coffee + snacks & went to ICICI's branch at around 730pm (14+ kms journey back).
17. The ICICI Lombard guy was waiting for us. Patiently he got all documents filled up / signatures, etc. Promised to expedite whenever/whatever he can. And assured no need to present during the workshop processes. I had an overseas trip on Monday (3 days after the incident).
18. All processes were settled by then. Got all the numbers needed for coordination. All formalities were settled. Off to take care of the personal side of things.
19. Book for the KSRTC Airavatha (to sleep like a baby) for next day morning. Couldn't leave in the night.
Lessons learnt:
1. Never follow too much routines. Routines make you feel compelled to do things, which may not be in the best interest of your bodies. I am 40+. I have to respect my body's age.
2. Avoid traveling alone, as much as possible. If unavoidable, respect early symptoms (like getting up after alarm, for me!) of tiredness.
3. Understand all can happen within a few minutes. I was taking a video of the road condition at 939am. I was taking the retracing-steps-video at 951am. Within 12 mins, I had dozed off, veered off & woke up again, etc.
4. Be cautious of empty long stretches. Not all of them are killers. But once you get used to it, body/brain is already tampered. Although I did cross a few in that 30-35kms stretch, my body started to think too mundane to pay attention. And dozed off. Try different routes probably. Follow different routines.
Hope I gain my confidence back soon. Sorry if the post was lengthy.
Seven persons were killed and 13 others seriously injured, early on Tuesday, when a Cruiser SUV rammed into a stationary mini truck and then head-on with another oncoming Cruiser, on the Latur-Nanded Road. The roof of the Cruiser was ripped off due to the impact of the accident, and the vehicle badly crushed.
RIP the departed souls.
Link here and here.
RIP the departed souls.
Link here and here.
Found in Unity Motors, Kohlapur.
Source: Rushikesh Pawar @ FB Atom Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1247697051919685/permalink/1985338661488850/
Source: Rushikesh Pawar @ FB Atom Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1247697051919685/permalink/1985338661488850/
A very bad crash that but the impact is still well taken by Tiago seeing the cabin still safe. I can't see airbags deployed, any idea? Any news of the occupants?
Regards
Akash
Regards
Akash
There is no frontal impact and bumper is intact. Airbags wouldn't deploy.
I think this is a rollover where vehicle skidded, turned turtle, and scratched on the road for quite a distance (Scratches on Hood & Broken glass)
I think this is a rollover where vehicle skidded, turned turtle, and scratched on the road for quite a distance (Scratches on Hood & Broken glass)
Sad news.
07-Jan-'18: Four powerlifting players from Delhi were killed and two other players who were in the car, including a world champion who bagged the title for India in Moscow last year, were injured. The force of the impact was so high that the car rolled over several times and its roof got completely blown off, before it hit the pole, police said.
The official said that the driver was speeding despite dense fog in the area. The six athletes were going from Delhi to Panipat in a Swift Dezire compact sedan.
RIP, the departed souls.
Link
07-Jan-'18: Four powerlifting players from Delhi were killed and two other players who were in the car, including a world champion who bagged the title for India in Moscow last year, were injured. The force of the impact was so high that the car rolled over several times and its roof got completely blown off, before it hit the pole, police said.
The official said that the driver was speeding despite dense fog in the area. The six athletes were going from Delhi to Panipat in a Swift Dezire compact sedan.
RIP, the departed souls.
Link
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/3-teens-on-way-to-birthday-party-killed-on-expressway/articleshow/62436294.cms
Terrible accident on Mum-Pune Expressway.
Very Sad to to know about young lives lost so early.
whenever i am on Expressway i am just extra cautious and scared nowadays.
on my recent trip even thought of alternate routes.
Terrible accident on Mum-Pune Expressway.
Very Sad to to know about young lives lost so early.
whenever i am on Expressway i am just extra cautious and scared nowadays.
on my recent trip even thought of alternate routes.