A stuntman performing a high-risk motorcycle maneuver collided headfirst with a car during the filming of a movie scene, creating a dramatic moment that was captured on video.
The dangerous incident unfolded as the stuntman, traveling at high speed, extended his arm before slamming into the rear of a car directly ahead of him.
The sequence, filmed in slow motion, shows the motorbike rider being launched into the air upon impact, debris scattering around him.
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The crash sent the stuntman tumbling head over heels, with his feet striking the roof of the car and his arms flailing wildly before his body hit the ground.
The accident, which occurred on an open road in China on Tuesday, December 3, appears to have been caused by a lapse in focus.
Reports suggest the rider was distracted by the camera filming him and failed to notice the vehicle in his path.
The severity of the stuntman’s injuries remains unclear, but the dramatic footage has left viewers online stunned.
The video, shared by the outlet vknews24, has sparked a flurry of reactions, with many expressing shock at the mishap.
One viewer commented cryptically,
“The plan of life, the traffic of death!”
Another questioned, “Was it caught on a speed test?”
while others offered more solemn takes, including,
“Take your life with you for the sake of traffic.”
Amid the range of reactions, some simply labeled the incident as “embarrassing.”
The crash serves as a stark reminder of the inherent dangers of high-speed stunts, especially in uncontrolled environments where distractions can lead to devastating consequences.
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