A Car Collision

A Car Collision

When he drove past a petrol station, a huge rectangle poster caught his eyes. ’10 percent discount’, the bright red words on an equally bright orange background were crying for his attention. He turned to read the words in smaller print. He did not notice a car ahead of him. When he did, he jammed his brakes. The tyres screeched but the car did not stop.
He pressed the brakes harder. Too late. Bam! Clash! Crash! Clash! His car shook and vibrated. His body slumped forward. He gripped the steering wheel. His heart pounded. Beads of perspiration had formed on his forehead. A thousand pieces of broken glasses from the smashed windscreen lay scattered on the road, broken, sparkling and glittering like diamonds.

1. His spirits were immediately buoyed by the prospect of a weekend of relaxation.
2. walking along a hectic road to head home from school
3. His eyes went saucer-wide when he realized that an accident had occurred at the traffic junction.
4. A commotion of crowd had gathered in no time.
5. Acrid white fumes were ascending into the sky, shattered glass tinged with blood was scattered along the road.
6. Metal crumpled into a heap from the sheer force of the collision.
7. Traffic came to a standstill.
8. Two people staggered out of their respective cars.
9. One of them was drenched in blood that was oozing out from his forehead.
10. The latter had nasty cuts on his face. It was a ghastly sight.
11. A moment of paralysis struck Edwin. He was stunned speechless.
12. He could not believe he was witnessing the aftermath of a car collision. It was a really painful scene to look at.
13. Within minutes, the police and ambulance arrived at the scene. Medical assistance was rendered swiftly to the injured.
14. Edwin was commended for his prompt actions.