Story By: Sibel Abdiu, Sub Editor: Joseph Golder, Agency: Asia Wire Report
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This is the moment a biker comes tumbling his motorcycle while filming himself pulling a wheelie on the motorway to impress pals.
The incident was filmed by the motorcyclist’s own helmet cam in the district of Silivri located in the European side of the north-western Turkish city Istanbul.
According to local media, the man was with biker friends on the TEM Motorway when he attempted a wheelie at high speed.
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When he came off the bike, the man reportedly slid along the tarmac for several metres, but luckily was not seriously injured in the motorcycle mishap.
He was also fortunate that there were no other vehicles on the motorway at the time, according to reports.
He filmed the incident on his helmet cam and later shared the footage on social media where it has been widely circulated.
In the video, the biker films at least two other motorcyclists revving away from him.
As they tear down the motorway, the biker pulls a wheelie and his windscreen is seen rising.
He turns his head left moments before losing control of the bike which flies away from him as he hits the tarmac.
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