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Windblown Underwear Triggers Motorcycle Crash in San Pedro de Jujuy

The episode prompted local officials to renew helmet-safety warnings.

Overview

  • A violet tanga lifted by strong afternoon winds struck a motorcyclist’s face, causing a fall on a local route.
  • The rider was traveling without a helmet, according to multiple regional reports.
  • Police and emergency crews arrived quickly and transferred him to a health center, where he was declared out of danger with minor injuries.
  • Witnesses pointed to a nearby clothesline as the likely source, but the garment’s owner has not been identified.
  • Authorities used the case to stress consistent helmet use even for short trips, noting the unpredictable nature of road hazards.