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Old 7th August 2007, 20:54   #7 (permalink)
Nitin
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Thats the biggest reason why some people just go past accidents with victims lying all over the place. The cops/legak system traps these innocent people trying to help,and then its a major rut.

Rubber-necking, as it happens in the US,is another thing. I have seen so many accidents where people drive by a crash,and slow down just to get a good view of the crash. But, another commendable act that I have seen is this- Many times,teen aged drivers/youngsters end up in a crash and they break down with the fear & shock. 99% of the time total strangers stop by to console the victims involved in the crash,hold hands and just pray or try comforting the person. Sometimes 5-6 people stand by the victim,and form a circle and pray. They huddle together,and thank Almighty for saving a soul, or if someone has been injured/hurt, they stand together and pray for recovery/strength to handle the situation.

In India,a victim would lie in a pool of blood,and die right there. It would be a long long time before anyone steps forward to help. There are, of course, some noble souls who take the extra step and help these victims a million times.
Hats off to them..
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