[WATCH] Six motorcyclists skid in Santa Venera due to diesel spill

A number of motorcyclists were fortunate enough to escape severe injuries yesterday when they slid on diesel in the Santa Venera tunnel

Snapshot of the video posted on Facebook
Snapshot of the video posted on Facebook

When someone tells you "oh you bikers are nothing but trouble, racing and crashing! It's all your fault when you get hurt!" show them this video that happened to us this morning. This is the result of some selfish, ignorant and inconsiderate bastard who spilled diesel on the road most probably due to not taking care of his vehicle! It was at 6 bikes in total including myself that fell in the 3 minutes span that I was there trying to get my wits together! Malta Police, please take note!

Posted by David Schembri on Tuesday, August 8, 2017

A number of motorcyclists were fortunate enough to escape severe injuries yesterday when they slid on diesel in the Santa Venera tunnel.

In a video posted on Facebook, apparently recorded from an action camera on a motorcyclist’s helmet, motorcyclists are seen to be driving at moderate speed before skidding, both the driver and the passenger being thrown across the road.

The motorcyclist’s can be heard warning others of spilled diesel.

A second video shows another motorcycle on the ground in the area, with a third motorcyclist being seen skidding and falling to the ground on the same spill, as the first group were getting back on their feet.

So this is how I started my day. All in all, it could have been way worse I suppose. Stay safe out there people. It's crazy. ✌

Posted by Ben Vassallo on Tuesday, August 8, 2017

Writing on Facebook David Schembri, one of the motorcyclists involved in the accident, lamented of the attitude towards motorcyclists in Malta, calling for responsibility on the part of all motorists.

“When someone tells you ‘oh you bikers are nothing but trouble, racing and crashing! It's all your fault when you get hurt!’ show them this video that happened to us this morning,” he wrote. “This is the result of some selfish, ignorant and inconsiderate ... who spilled diesel on the road most probably due to not taking care of his vehicle! It was six bikes in total including myself that fell in the three minutes span that I was there trying to get my wits together!”