Richard Branson, the famous businessman and founder of Virgin Group, found himself in a horrific situation earlier today after it was reported that he was involved in a severe bike collision, according to The Sun.
The incident sparked widespread concern about the safety of the 73-year-old businessman. Branson was riding his bike in Virgin Gorda on Sunday, February 11, 2024, when the businessman was involved in the accident.
Branson revealed, in his Instagram post, that he had hit a hole and collided hard with the ground. He added that he had another hematoma on his hip and a severe cut on his elbow, but fortunately “nothing was broken.”
Previously, in 2016 and 2021, Richard Branson was thrown off his bike and seriously injured, according to The Sun. The 73-year-old has had approximately 76 near-death experiences since 1972, according to the publication.
Richard Branson, founder of Virgin, survived a horrific bike accident at the age of 73
The Virgin is a British multinational venture capital firm founded by Richard Branson. He is also known for his adventurous spirit and daring endeavours. He has often defied traditional expectations about age and continues to lead an active lifestyle.
The 73-year-old billionaire flew off his bike after being hit by a pothole in Virgin Gorda on February 11, 2024. On the same day at night, Branson posted on his Instagram account, saying:
“I had a big tumble while biking in Virgin Gorda a while ago! I hit a pothole and crashed hard, giving me another hematoma in my thigh and a bad cut on my elbow, but surprisingly nothing broke.”
He also stated that he was cycling with Alex Wilson, and his cycling partner also fell after him. he wrote,
“We were cycling with Alex Wilson, who fell behind me, but fortunately he was okay too. I consider myself very lucky and grateful that I have kept myself active and healthy. At the end of the day, the brave may not live forever, but the cautious don't live forever.” Launch!”
In 2021, Richard Branson, then 71, feared he had broken his back after his bike went flying due to a brake failure during a charity race through the British Virgin Islands. The Virgin founder said he had to receive treatment for severe bruising to his elbow and a mysterious “big bump” on his hip.
In a blog post on Virgin's website, Branson explained the incident and wrote:
“I was navigating a steep corner, with a massive incline to my left, a car coming up the hill, and my fellow Stryver, Felix Stelmaszczyk, in front of me passing the car. I hit my brakes, but they didn't respond. “I was going faster and faster, and my options were to get off the cliff, hit the car, or possibly hit Felix.”
Explaining the incident, he further wrote,
“The brakes aren't working!” I shouted to Felix, but he had no chance of getting out of the way. We collided – hard. We both fell off our bikes, hitting our heads and bodies on the concrete road. “There's no doubt that wearing helmets saved our lives – This is not the first time this has happened.”
According to The Sun, in 2016, Richard Branson faced a similar accident and was injured. He said, “I can’t believe I survived.”
While the extent of his injuries has yet to be fully revealed, Branson's resilience and determination are undeniably evident.
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