A Miraculous escape

Narrow Escape.

Padmini, my eldest daughter, completed M.B.B.S, Obst and Gyne. in 1867. She joined Mahathama Gandhi Medical College, near Dimna, as a poffesor of Anotomy. She wanted to set up a practice in Golmuri. Golmuri was a mile and half from our bungalow. We looked up for a place and bought the furniture and equipment. Mr.Murphy, one of the officers was leaving for good. I purchased his car ( Morris Minor BRT 2987, a cute convertable ) to enable Padmini to go the clinic.

After returning from the college she would go to the clinic. One day Diwakar accompanied her as he had some puchases to make in Golmuri. They had reached the road leading to the clinic branching off Golmuri Road. Padmini had slowed down to take a left turn. A hand cart loaded with long bamboos came down the road and turned right on Golmuri Road. It had become dark around. Padmini noticed the cart coming towards her and slowed down.

The cartman could not stop because of the load and speed from rolling down the slope. He could only stop a foot from the car. But the long bamboos have broken the wind sheild, pierced through the hood past the rear of the car. The bamboos went between Padmini and Diwakar. They were unhurt. Not even a scratch. It was a miracle that they escaped unhurt.

Fortunately Sahu, one of the company's drivers, happnned to be passing and noticed Padmini and Diwakar involved. His presence of mind and quick action was God sent. He took Padmini and Diwakar into his car and before the crowd could gather whisked them away home. Both were in a shock.

Sahu explained everyhting. I thanked him and asked him to take some help and bring the Car home. One can clearly picture the accident and dangers Padmini and Diwakar were saved from.