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Sir Nuke · 02-16-2012, 06:35 AM

A Houdini escape: driver survives a 20-ton boulder dropping on car roof

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Ludovic Masciave, 36, was driving his car through the Arly Gorge in the French Alps when a 20 ton boulder crashed onto the roof of his vehicle. Amazingly, Masciave survived the crash and is recovering in a local hospital, according to Landov.

"I remember the impact of the rock," Masciave told French newspaper Le Parisien. "I'd been driving slowly at between 40 and 50 kilometres [25 to 31 miles] an hour when suddenly there was a terrible shock which brought the vehicle to a sudden halt. I immediately lost consciousness."

Analyzing the photo, it's nearly impossible to imagine how Masciave escaped from the vehicle alive. The entire vehicle appears smashed under the weight of the 20 ton rock. The Daily Mail reports that the vehicle was so damaged that rescue workers couldn't even determine the make and model of Masciave's vehicle. Naturally, they assumed the driver didn't survive. And yet he lived, despite injuries that include flattened lungs and several broken ribs.

Fortunately, Masciave is expected to make a full recovery. He says he plans to sue the local government for not removing the boulder earlier. He was flown to a local hospital in Albertville, France where he is still scheduled to undergo several operations before being released.

"The space was very restricted. It could be measured in centimeters," Masciave told Le Parisien, referring to the inside of the car. "All I was thinking about was stopping the pain. When firefighters were able to open the door I was finally relieved of the huge pressure of the rock."

KDInTheWind63 · 02-16-2012, 06:43 AM

Thats really incredible that He survived that.

Sir Nuke · 02-16-2012, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by KDInTheWind63

Thats really incredible that He survived that.

thats what he said!! lol I don't know about you....but there would be some prayers said and a special trip to church!! lol

Brokinarrow · 02-16-2012, 08:15 AM

Wow! Yeah I think I'd be suing too if the government was dumb enough to leave a boulder that size perched over a road....

jmaynard · 02-16-2012, 08:47 AM

This would have never happened in a Camaro. Too fast for the rock.

02-16-2012, 06:35 AM	#1
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,330 View My Garage	HOW you KNOW its just not YOUR time.... A Houdini escape: driver survives a 20-ton boulder dropping on car roof Ludovic Masciave, 36, was driving his car through the Arly Gorge in the French Alps when a 20 ton boulder crashed onto the roof of his vehicle. Amazingly, Masciave survived the crash and is recovering in a local hospital, according to Landov. "I remember the impact of the rock," Masciave told French newspaper Le Parisien. "I'd been driving slowly at between 40 and 50 kilometres [25 to 31 miles] an hour when suddenly there was a terrible shock which brought the vehicle to a sudden halt. I immediately lost consciousness." Analyzing the photo, it's nearly impossible to imagine how Masciave escaped from the vehicle alive. The entire vehicle appears smashed under the weight of the 20 ton rock. The Daily Mail reports that the vehicle was so damaged that rescue workers couldn't even determine the make and model of Masciave's vehicle. Naturally, they assumed the driver didn't survive. And yet he lived, despite injuries that include flattened lungs and several broken ribs. Fortunately, Masciave is expected to make a full recovery. He says he plans to sue the local government for not removing the boulder earlier. He was flown to a local hospital in Albertville, France where he is still scheduled to undergo several operations before being released. "The space was very restricted. It could be measured in centimeters," Masciave told Le Parisien, referring to the inside of the car. "All I was thinking about was stopping the pain. When firefighters were able to open the door I was finally relieved of the huge pressure of the rock." __________________

02-16-2012, 08:15 AM	#4
Brokinarrow Drives: 2012 Honda NC700x Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Indianola, IA Posts: 5,317 View My Garage	Wow! Yeah I think I'd be suing too if the government was dumb enough to leave a boulder that size perched over a road.... __________________

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02-16-2012, 06:43 AM	#2
KDInTheWind63 Drives: 2SS/RS IOM, LS3 - 2SS SIM, L99 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: TX Posts: 208 View My Garage	Thats really incredible that He survived that.

02-16-2012, 08:47 AM	#5
jmaynard Drives: 2012 Camaro SS2 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Garland Tx Posts: 453	This would have never happened in a Camaro. Too fast for the rock.