Held Onto Roof in Strong Winds and Swept Away... Indian Man Miraculously Survives After Being Lifted 15 Meters into the Air

Swept Into the Air With the Roof by Strong Winds
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In the midst of a storm that struck northern India, a man was swept up by strong winds, lifted to a height of about 15 meters, and then fell. The man sustained severe injuries to his head and limbs, but fortunately, his life is not in danger.

A man being swept away by strong winds in India. X

According to local media such as NDTV and the Times of India on May 15 (local time), the accident occurred recently in a village in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh in northern India.

At the time, the man was holding down a temporary metal structure's tin roof with other residents to prevent it from being blown away by the strong winds. However, a sudden and powerful gust lifted the entire roof structure into the air, and the man who was holding onto it was swept up as well.

A video spreading through social media shows the man soaring into the air along with the tin roof in an instant. Local media reported that the man was lifted to a height of about 50 feet (approximately 15 meters) before falling into a nearby field.

Immediately after the accident, residents rushed to the spot where the man had fallen and began rescue efforts. He was taken to a hospital for treatment. Although he suffered serious injuries to his head, hands, and legs, his life is reportedly not at risk.

In an interview with local media, the man said, "I thought I wouldn't survive," and added, "When I regained consciousness, I was on the ground and had no idea exactly where I had fallen."

Meanwhile, this storm caused significant damage across Uttar Pradesh. According to local authorities, more than 100 people died and dozens were injured due to the storm, lightning, and heavy rain. As damage to houses and livestock deaths continued, authorities provided relief measures and financial support to the affected areas.

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