Personal Thanks to my Nameless Rescuers
All happened so fast...I thought it was just a bad dream until I woke up this morning feeling dazed and mild body pains....
Late afternoon yesterday, I was on my way to Ras Laffan for a private Korean early dinner party invite, I managed to take the wrong Roundabout and found myself driving the Al Shamal Road. The last time I drove outside Doha was 2 years ago, and though an experienced and cautious driver(no record of accident since I got my license in 2006), I had the misfortune of losing my way. After almost 2 hours of driving through endless UNLIT diversion roads, I managed to find my way.
As I was driving (40kph) through another unlit asphalt-covered diversion (2-way) road between Simaisma and Shamal Road, I was startled by a fast-approaching pathfinder flashing its headlights for me to give way, which I did. But as I steered clear to the right (dirt road), hit the brakes but my car skidded and fell sideways in an UNMARKED/UNCOVERED DITCH.
I was unhurt, THANK GOD! But I'm dazed and shocked by it all. By the time I pulled myself out from the driver door window, 2 SUVs from both directions are there to check if I'm hurt and help me. They were Qataris in their white thobes, and though all of them speak little English, they didn't left my side and saw to it I'm not physically hurt.
Within minutes, 2 police cars were there, an ambulance and about 5 more SUVs stopped asking each one of those present what happened. 15 minutes later, a police tow truck pulled the car from the ditch and parked the car safely away from the road. When they finished the task, I saw them smile at me and told me not to worry as accident happens. Even the policemen took note that the ditch was UNMARKED.
The policemen even made sure that my friend(whom I called for help and arrived much later to pick me up from the site)would bring me home safely, which he did.
I'm still reviewing in my mind what happened. My headaches gone, trembling's gone too. I'm just happy I'm UNSCATHED and still VERY MUCH ALIVE.
THANKS TO THOSE WHO TOOK STOPPED and HELPED ME. I know I said "shukran" to everyone that was there.
To the Simaisma/Shamal Policemen and Ambulance personnel...MY HEARTFELT GRATITUDE...Allah Bless YOU!!!
Glad you're ok!
--All you really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt-- Lucy Van Pelt
If the HAS car got insurance then all you will have to pay is the excess and not the full bill for damages.....
Its' good that you are safe ... the way it looks, it cud have been worse !
this is one more good thing about Qatar, here ppl wud stop and inquire on you if they feel something is wrong ... and ask you, if you need help !
Drive Safely !
Thanks to Allah , always drive safe !
Maybe it is a Blessing in disguise.
or maybe a reminder from Him, for you to slow down when you are living on a fast lane.
Thank GOD, that you are alright.
But still I would have to pay for the damages.
to drive ALONE at night especially out of DOHA.
;P
azi why all these things are always happen with u but thanks god ur safe
increase in numbers! Glad you're safe!
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Though there are some naughty ones I am sure they are outnumbered by the good ones like those Qataris who stopped to see if they can help. A friend of mine had a very minor accident too because of something that she hit on the road which probably fell from another vehicle. It made her stop on the side of the road because she was a bit shocked too. It didn't take too long before a group of locals who are passing, stopped to lend her a hand and ensure that she is safe. Really glad to know that lots of good people are around and ready to help if needed.
Saw the blinking lights from my rearview mirror that's why I decided to give way, turned on my TURN RIGHT LIGHT to the dirt road as I stepped on my brake for a slow stop to let it pass since it's in a hurry and I'm not. I'm already lost at that time and my only thought was to find my way back to the roads I know.
But before my car came to a FULL stop, it skidded and I saw that hole/ditch too late. Next thing I knew, the car fell SIDEWAYS. If I did managed to turn left to avoid the ditch, I know I would lose control and might have hit head on with any incoming cars/vehicles...which would be a much worse scenario.
THAT DITCH is unmarked/Uncovered in an unlit diversion road...and I'm the only one involved in the said road mishap.
The policemen saw the (mine)car's tire tracks and there's no way one could see it from the road UNLESS YOU FALL IN IT...which I DID.
That's where the experience of driving in India helps, you develop a sixth sense for unmarked/Uncovered ditches :P
Seriously though good to know that you are fine and didn't get hurt...
**** Aal Izz Well****
when I get the car running. Till now, it's still in a garage in Al Khor and need a replacement radiator. It's a rental car so I'm still gonna pay the daily rate even if it's in the garage and pay all the damages.
its nice to know you are safe... but shame to the driver of the pathfinder.... by the way, how did you know its pathfinder?
It was so dangerous.....
So did the Police give you an accident receipt? ...Will it be considered your fault ...as those guilty ran away...wonder what will be the Insurance Co's position on it?
Give thanks to Aullah for making u safe..and big thanks to those who recahed there for ur rescue
Glad to hear that you are well and escaped injury.
It's also good to know that there are many many good people here who are willing to help those in distress.
Glad to know you're safe, Azi.
...my family have also been saved by these nameless heroes..they just appear suddenly from nowhere...amazing!
Glad you're safe, Azi.
to God be the glory for the great things he has done....
Thanks God for being Safe. be carfeull .
Note: Advantages of being a female driver :P
Glad to know u r OK
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Now, it's the car I have to worry about. radiators broken and I don't know what else...and that'll be my headache for the next couple of days...
Azilana, thankfully you are alright, and thats what matters.
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"We live life forward, but understand it backward"
Azi - Gud to hear u r not hurt. Take care
ThankGod you are safe.
Azi you're safe, that's the most important thing.
Kudos to your good samaritans!
Bad things happens as well as Good things happens. It mus be your lucky day
always feel good to help a damsel in trouble! Happy to learn you are fine! Always be careful, dear Azi!
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....seems, your friend is a wise person :-)
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My friend allowed me to drive his SUV on our way back to DOHA. He said it would help me not get scared of driving again. But I told him, I won't be driving long distances ALONE ANYMORE...
I was already with my friend at his officemate's home last night having a late dinner where I stayed the night.
Good to know there are people who would spare their time and help others. Thanks for sharing...May Allah give them reward for their kindness. Hope you are out of the trauma now :-)
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Glad you are ok Azi.
What comes around, goes around....
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