Crazy video shows bakkie in a pool after an accident
That awkward moment when you take a turn too fast, crash through a wall, and make a splash – literally – in someone’s pool.
Accidents can happen in a matter of minutes (sometimes even seconds), and your response can be the difference between a minor incident and a tragedy.
In our largely reactive society, blame often takes centre stage when things go wrong. But on the scene, your first priority should always be safety.
Make sure everyone involved is okay. Only then should you move to assessing the situation, checking for damage, managing the recovery process, and considering the well-being of your passengers and anyone else involved.
Sometimes accidents are
caused by negligence, other times by arrogance. Either way, it's
important to avoid jumping to conclusions before all the facts are
known.
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That said, we have to admit a picture really does speak a thousand words. And when such outrageous scenes hit social media, it's hard not to jump to conclusions.
A short video clip recently shared online had many assuming the worst. It showed the aftermath of what appeared to be a serious accident: a bakkie seemingly crashed through a wall and ended up in a pool.
From the looks of it, no one seemed hurt, but with no context or information provided, it’s impossible to say for sure.
Watch the video from Instagram.
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Image courtesy of Instagram