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Heroic bystanders lift flaming car off injured motorcyclist
A group of civilians in Logan, Utah is credited with saving the life of a motorcyclist after he became trapped under a burning car. The incident took place after the 4,000lbs BMW 5-series crashed into the rider and was set alight by fuel spilling from the bike’s fuel tank. The rider, 21-year old Brandon Wright, is in stable condition. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZS5JPiqPmI&feature=youtu.be ...
Sep 13, 2011
Protesters roast greek bike cop with molotov cocktail
These photos demonstrate what it looks like to be set ablaze while riding a motorcycle. Thanks to speedy reactions from his colleagues, this cop escaped with only minor injuries, belying the dramatic nature of the photos. Photos: AP A small group of protestors began rioting during protests against government austerity measures in Athens on Wednesday, hurling chunks of pavement and marble at po...
Feb 25, 2011