A chilling simulation has illustrated how a man managed to survive after a metal rod, three and a half feet in length, impaled his head.
Mohammad Tarique might be one of the luckiest individuals in the world, having survived a devastating car accident in Kolkata, India, back in 2018.
The accident occurred when the vehicle struck a metal divider, causing the rod to fly into the car and pierce Tarique’s head.
The 24-year-old was accompanied by his cousin when the driver lost control, causing the car to crash into the barrier and overturn, trapping all four passengers inside.
Tarique was seated in the front passenger seat until police arrived to extricate them from the vehicle.
YouTuber Zack D.Films produced a simulation showing how Tarique, although unnamed in the video, managed to survive the ordeal.
In the brief clip, the creator notes: “A meter-long metal rod impaled a man’s head during a car accident in 2018.
“The rod pierced through his skull, entering just above his eye and exiting through the side of his head. Miraculously, it avoided critical brain areas and major blood vessels, saving his life.
“The operation was intricate and lasted several hours, but the rod was successfully removed without causing further harm, and the man survived.”
Although it was nothing short of miraculous that Mohammad survived, the unfortunate result was that his mobility was limited and his speech was impaired.
The crash took place in the early morning hours, and it wasn’t until around 4:30 am that Tarique was freed. By then, he had lost a significant amount of blood and had fallen comatose.
According to The Times of India, Dr. Binod Kumar Sighania performed the surgery on Tarique.
The senior consultant neurosurgeon stated: “Our emergency doctors immediately began resuscitation and blood transfusion.
“They worked to stabilize his condition while the brain and spine surgeon reached the hospital within half an hour. Being brought in during the golden hour was crucial.”
Tarique’s cousin, Azizul Haque, who was also in the car at the time of the accident, recalled: “Apart from Tarique, the rest of us escaped with minor injuries.
“I was stunned to see the rod embedded in his head. Given the severity of the injury, we had lost hope.”
Doctors were optimistic that his mobility and speech could improve over time.