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Windblown Underwear Triggers Crash in San Pedro de Jujuy, Unhelmeted Rider Suffers Minor Injuries

Local officials used the episode to renew helmet-safety warnings for riders.

Overview

  • Strong afternoon gusts lifted a purple undergarment from a clothesline and sent it into a motorcyclist’s face on a route near San Pedro de Jujuy.
  • The rider, who was not wearing a helmet, lost control, fell to the asphalt, and sustained scrapes and bruises.
  • Emergency responders and police assisted at the scene and transported the man to a nearby health center for a precautionary evaluation.
  • Medical staff confirmed he was out of danger with no fractures, and the unusual incident was recorded by attending personnel.
  • The owner of the garment has not been identified, and authorities are citing the case to emphasize the importance of wearing helmets even on short trips.