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Richard Branson Injured in Bike Crash in Virgin Islands

The Virgin Group founder suffered injuries after hitting a pothole while cycling, but confirms 'nothing broken'.

  • Sir Richard Branson, 73, encountered a bike accident in Virgin Gorda, resulting in a hematoma on his hip and a deep cut on his elbow.
  • Branson shared the incident on Instagram, highlighting his fortune that no bones were broken despite the severity of the crash.
  • This is not the first cycling accident for Branson, who has previously suffered significant injuries in 2016 and 2021.
  • The entrepreneur is known for his adventurous spirit, having survived nearly 76 near-death experiences since 1972.
  • Branson emphasized the importance of staying active and healthy, quoting, 'the brave may not live forever but the cautious do not live at all.'
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