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Did he fall or was he pushed?

macsmurraymacsmurray Posts: 2,134
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It seems George Michael managed to fall out if a moving car in the motorway. How the hell does one manage that?

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/he-was-lucky-he-didnt-die--george-michael-fell-out-of-speeding-car-onto-m1-motorway-according-to-eye-witness-8625021.html

I did have a quick look but it appears its not a repost.

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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 1,704
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    Seatbelts. Why do people not wear seatbelts?

    I can't see how it could have happened if he had a seatbelt on.

    (I did wonder if he was pushed when I first saw this story, or he is just a very very lucky ( to be alive) idiot).

    Am glad he's ok now though.

    Edit- I read yday that he was trying to properly shut the door as it wasn't shit properly, so he was opening it to shut it again properly. Whether that's a load of poppycock though is beyond me. Should have worn a seatbelt. Clunk click!
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    annette kurtenannette kurten Posts: 39,543
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    someone i know fell from the back of his father`s car [main road] when the door swung open, when his pa realised he wasn`t in the car he reversed over him.
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    macsmurraymacsmurray Posts: 2,134
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    annette kurten wrote: »
    someone i know fell from the back of his father`s car [main road] when the door swung open, when his pa realised he wasn`t in the car he reversed over him.

    Now that's unfortunate!
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    Peter VenkmanPeter Venkman Posts: 1,769
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    I'll go and ask Brian Harvey.
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    cjsmummycjsmummy Posts: 11,079
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    Peter Venkman wrote: »
    I'll go and ask Brian Harvey.
    Why?:confused::o
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    MidnightFalconMidnightFalcon Posts: 15,016
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    Old George really really needs to start staying away from cars. Having said that I'm kind of reluctant to recommend taking the train.....
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    dee123dee123 Posts: 46,270
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    High.
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    Miss XYZMiss XYZ Posts: 14,023
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    cjsmummy wrote: »
    Why?:confused::o

    He fell out of his car and was then run over by it, and blamed it on jacket potatoes. :D

    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-358451/Harvey-blames-potatoes-bizarre-car-accident.html
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 21,093
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    You'd think he'd travel in cars that beep when the door isn't closed properly. It's the future.
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    cjsmummycjsmummy Posts: 11,079
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    Miss XYZ wrote: »
    He fell out of his car and was then run over by it, and blamed it on jacket potatoes. :D

    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-358451/Harvey-blames-potatoes-bizarre-car-accident.html

    Oh, yeah, I remember that. Must be all those swedgers he took. :D
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    ChizzlefaceChizzleface Posts: 8,221
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    MidnightFalcon wrote: »
    Old George really really needs to start staying away from cars. Having said that I'm kind of reluctant to recommend taking the train.....

    All those long things ploughing into tight dark tunnels...
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    jrajra Posts: 48,325
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    MidnightFalcon wrote: »
    Old George really really needs to start staying away from cars. Having said that I'm kind of reluctant to recommend taking the train.....

    Much safer than a car.

    Look at Grayrigg for example. Pendolinos are built like tanks.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grayrigg_derailment
    wikipedia wrote:
    Sir Richard Branson, Virgin Group chairman, visited the site of the derailment at 11:00 the following morning to comment on the incident. During his news conference at the site he said that he regarded the driver, named as Iain Black from Dumbarton,[8] as a hero, as he had attempted to stop the train and remained in his seat to ensure the safety of passengers.[5] Mr Black left hospital in late March and stated that "I've got to be in the cab to help the train and it never crossed my mind to leave."[8]
    Branson also later thanked local residents for their help at the accident site, describing how he "was very impressed to hear how those kind people rallied round, opening their hearts and opening their doors to strangers in distress".[9] Local farmers assisted the emergency services by transporting equipment using quad bikes and four-wheel drive vehicles. Sergeant Jo Fawcett of the Cumbria Constabulary also offered thanks, saying that "There are so many people who have given up their own time to contribute in some way to dealing with the aftermath of the derailment that it would be unfair to name them for fear of missing someone out."[10]
    Sir Richard Branson also paid tribute to the Pendolino train, comparing it to a 'tank'. He also added "If the train had been old stock then the number of injuries and the mortalities would have been horrendous".[11] Several sources also gave their praise due to the fact that the carriages generally stayed intact during the accident.
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    butterworthbutterworth Posts: 17,876
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    Is 'did he jump' an option, as, if I was a betting man.....
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    Si_CreweSi_Crewe Posts: 40,202
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    Maybe I'm missing something but does it say whether he was driving or a passenger?

    Anyway, George Michael in car-related drama? Who'da thunk it? :o
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    humdrummerhumdrummer Posts: 4,487
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    My betting was he was on something and got out himself.
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    butterworthbutterworth Posts: 17,876
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    Si_Crewe wrote: »
    Maybe I'm missing something but does it say whether he was driving or a passenger?

    Anyway, George Michael in car-related drama? Who'da thunk it? :o

    He was a passenger, and apparently just 'fell out' the passenger door. On the motorway. At 70mph.
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    tellywatcher73tellywatcher73 Posts: 4,181
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    johnny_t wrote: »
    He was a passenger, and apparently just 'fell out' the passenger door. On the motorway. At 70mph.

    I do that all the time. My husband's fed up with having to drive all the way back round to collect me ;)
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    Si_CreweSi_Crewe Posts: 40,202
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    johnny_t wrote: »
    He was a passenger, and apparently just 'fell out' the passenger door. On the motorway. At 70mph.

    Yeah, it's a common problem. :o
    humdrummer wrote: »
    My betting was he was on something and got out himself.

    That happened to an old duffer I know.

    We were at a wedding reception and he got blind drunk then fell asleep on the minibus on the way home.
    He woke up just as we arrived in town and asked if we were home yet.
    Somebody said "Yes..." and, before they got chance to finish saying "...almost there" he jumped up, pulled open the door and stepped out onto the road while the minibus was doing 30mph. :eek:

    Fortunately, he was uninjured.
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    jrajra Posts: 48,325
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    James May (Top Gear presenter) was about to open the car door, when he was slowing down from his Bugatti Veyron speed run, reaching roughly 250 mph in the process, and then when he looked at the speedo, he was still doing 70 mph.

    :eek:
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    RampentRampent Posts: 523
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    Miss XYZ wrote: »
    He fell out of his car and was then run over by it, and blamed it on jacket potatoes. :D

    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-358451/Harvey-blames-potatoes-bizarre-car-accident.html

    Serious LOL :D:D
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    BungitinBungitin Posts: 5,356
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    Miss XYZ wrote: »
    He fell out of his car and was then run over by it, and blamed it on jacket potatoes. :D

    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-358451/Harvey-blames-potatoes-bizarre-car-accident.html

    Top Spud.
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    BungitinBungitin Posts: 5,356
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    Was GM on speed?
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    agrainofsandagrainofsand Posts: 8,693
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    johnny_t wrote: »
    He was a passenger, and apparently just 'fell out' the passenger door. On the motorway. At 70mph.

    Sounds plausible.
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