If is you needed proof on how much of a life-saver a helmet can be, here it is. Hiralal Morya (30) had a lucky escape yesterday when a speeding truck rammed his bike from behind at Cadbury Flyover in Thane. Fortunately for Hiralal, he was wearing a helmet, but his brother Ishwarchand (22), who was riding pillion, was not wearing one. Ishwarchand died of head injuries from the accident.

Life lost: Ishwarchand (below right) came to Mumbai 7 months ago. He was riding pillion with his brother Hiralal (below left) when a truck hit their bike (above)