JB1.0e Posted March 16, 2010 Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 I was involved in a major car accident last Monday evening.I was stationary at a set of temporary traffic lights when a foreign HGV hit my Lupo. The police are still investigating the exact cause but believe that the HGV hit me at a speed between 40 and 50mph. I can't remeber too much but my valiant little Lupo did its job and I survived. The paramedic that attended the scence was amazed that anyone could survive the accident as the HGV was sitting on top on the car which was puched slightly underneath a recovery vehicle that was ahead of my car. They took about 2 hours to cut me free from my car from where I was taken to the hospital in York. I spent a week there getting back together, considering the size of accident I think a few cuts, bruises, a fractured finger a stable spinal fracture and a small bleed in the brain were getting away easily.I just wanted to post something where I could explain that I am really sad about my car, I know at the end of the day it was only a car and that it did its job in protecting me but I will really miss that car. Thank you Volkswagen for making the Lupo and thank yo for making it so tough!James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfbr Posted March 16, 2010 Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 (edited) Good to hear you are back on your feet. Shame about the lupo mate. But at least it is something you can replace!Also see here Edited March 16, 2010 by nfbr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanSN117 Posted March 16, 2010 Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 Thank god you got out alive chap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99hjhm Posted March 16, 2010 Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 (edited) We(I?) thought it sadly was you....http://forums.clublu...showtopic=64711 (Edit: Beaten to it)Glad to hear you are OKish.Will you get another Lupo? Edited March 16, 2010 by 99hjhm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam bignell Posted March 16, 2010 Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 Sorry to hear about your misfortune, at least you walked away.There was a thread started with the pictures from the newspaper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pro3mark Posted March 16, 2010 Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 Thank **** its a strong car. I won't start the ****ING foreign speech.Glad your okay mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forsh21 Posted March 16, 2010 Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 Good to hear you are back on your feet. Shame about the lupo mate. But at least it is something you can replace!Also see hereGlad to hear your ok mate, like above at least it is something you can replaceLupo's what can i say AMAZING!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyp Posted March 16, 2010 Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 main thing you survived... someone was defo watching over you.. hope you are on the mend quick mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilybob Posted March 16, 2010 Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 wow at you surviving !!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB1.0e Posted March 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 Thank you, I think that the HGV landed on top of the Lupo and partly on top of the recovery vehicle ahead, the steering wheel was unmoved but I have a big bruise on my right shoulder which the paramedic said was the rear head restraint, they reckon the drivers seat shifted slightly and I had slipped into the footwell. The picture has the bonnet and passenger door inside so it is all kept together. The police still have not released the car so I have not been able to see it properly yet. Considering the wreckage I think my injuries seem quite minor, although I am not allowed to drive for 6weeks and I have to wear a brace for a bit to stabilise my spine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99hjhm Posted March 16, 2010 Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 Thank you, I think that the HGV landed on top of the Lupo and partly on top of the recovery vehicle ahead, the steering wheel was unmoved but I have a big bruise on my right shoulder which the paramedic said was the rear head restraint, they reckon the drivers seat shifted slightly and I had slipped into the footwell. The picture has the bonnet and passenger door inside so it is all kept together. The police still have not released the car so I have not been able to see it properly yet. Considering the wreckage I think my injuries seem quite minor, although I am not allowed to drive for 6weeks and I have to wear a brace for a bit to stabilise my spine.Will you get another James? or is it the Scirocco from now on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcusgrant Posted March 16, 2010 Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 Good to see that your okish. The lupo has done a good job by the sound of things for such a small car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philplop Posted March 16, 2010 Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 Wow, so it was you!Glad to hear you're 'ok'! Was a hell of a smash! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnsley-Arosa Posted March 16, 2010 Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 WOWZA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picola Posted March 16, 2010 Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 Amazing, truely amazing that you are ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB1.0e Posted March 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 I fully intend to buy another Lupo. Not sure if I should buy a GTI next... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99hjhm Posted March 16, 2010 Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 I fully intend to buy another Lupo. Not sure if I should buy a GTI next... :) Yes, GTI ftw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunalupi Posted March 16, 2010 Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 Glad to hear you are up and about already - was worried when Al told me about it, it looked so bad I'd never have thought you'd get away with such (relatively!) minor injuries! R.I.P. trusty Lupo, you did your job well.How about next time you go for a colour that isn't relax silver - like bright fluorescent orange! No chance of not being seen then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB1.0e Posted March 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 Orange! That is an excellent idea! I had been looking at very large rear bull bars and monster truck tyres!To be honest every one that met me in hospital was shocked at how lucky I was, I have been told I have been "Saved to do great things" oh dear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber Posted March 16, 2010 Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 Wow, that really is unbelievable, so glad to hear you're on the mend. What a great little car - take care of yourself and hope you have a quick recovery. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitedog Posted March 16, 2010 Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 Holy Poo mate, so glad you got away with such few injuries considering.....Were you unconscious for it all or aware of what was going on? Scary i bet.Happy lupo shoppingWhere theres a blame theres a claim..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossjohnc Posted March 16, 2010 Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 Great to see you back, and great to hear you fully intend to buy another loop. Get well soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pro3mark Posted March 16, 2010 Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 A GTi upgrade is an excellent idea, yours looked SO clean though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loopzmatt Posted March 16, 2010 Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 so glad youre ok matelooked badhope your well soon mateMatt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunid-brake Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 again, so pleased and obviously amazed you are ok. Im absolutely gob smacked and cant even imagine how shaken up you must be. And in all honesty i am soooooooo proud of the lupo, soo impressive that it kept you alive in such a horrendous accident. i remember in the news that HGV driver that hit that Peugeot (albeit a bit quicker) and that girl was crushed and killed on the motorway. so what are these great things youve been saved to do lol, i think god wasnt ready to take you as you hadnt yet had the joy of owning a Gti so best get on that sharpish . take care and speedy recovery mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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