BRAZIL Motorcyclist sustained a severe leg injury following a collision with a passenger vehicle. Based on the footage, the rider suffered an open fracture (compound fracture) of the lower leg. Further details regarding the accident are not yet available.
In situations like this, immediate first aid is critical. This involves calling 911 and controlling any massive bleeding that may occur. A tourniquet is the best tool for this; in an emergency, it can be improvised using a sterile piece of cloth, such as a t-shirt.
Motorcyclists and moped riders should always wear protective gear in addition to a helmet, even when not strictly required by law. The human body is more fragile than you think – or care to admit.
