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Sia Vows to Return to Riding After Gurugram Road Crash

Sia Vows to Return to Riding After Gurugram Road Crash
Bruised, Limping, Unbowed: Sia Says She Will Be Back On The Bike Soon · NDTV

Sia was riding her motorcycle when a car with four men followed and hit her.

She fell and injured her left leg.

She said the men had gestured for her to stop, which made her scared.

Sia tried to get away, but the car kept chasing her.

She admitted she was not wearing her riding jacket.

Other women bikers said women often face harassment on roads.

Sia wants stronger and faster action against people who behave this way.

Even though she is still hurt and frightened, she plans to ride again with full safety gear.

Key facts

Injury
Sia is nursing an injured left leg and has difficulty walking.
People in car
Sia said four men were in the car.
Sia’s account
She said the car chased her after she tried to create distance and then suddenly hit her.
Protective gear
Sia acknowledged that she was not wearing her riding jacket because of the weather.
Witness perspective
Women bikers Devi and Pavitra said the videos appeared to show that the car hit Sia deliberately and fled.
Future plans
Sia said she would return to riding and would wear full protective gear.

Quotes

Sia

An injured biker discussing her determination to resume riding after the Gurugram incident.

“No need to give up our passion due to some lumpens on the road. It's for the system to deal with the lumpens. We are not going to stop.”
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“No matter how much you drive safely and in your lane, you can never be sure of others' intention.”
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