Sir Richard Branson shared a humorous yet painful incident that occurred in New York this week when he accidentally collided “face first” with a window at a Virgin Hotels establishment. The 75-year-old billionaire posted pictures of his bruised cheek on Instagram, making light of the situation by joking about the mishap.
The mishap took place while Branson was dining at Virgin Hotels NYC with members of Planetary Guardians, engaged in discussions about sustainable farming innovations from Holganix. Spotting the Holganix team passing by, he hurried to greet them, only to unintentionally crash into a glass window. Despite leaving a visible mark on the window and himself, he expressed gratitude to a woman named Elizabeth for preventing a fall and mentioned no serious injuries occurred.
In a separate unfortunate incident on his £95,000-a-night Necker Island retreat in the British Virgin Islands, a talented chef named Sihle Somdaka tragically lost his life in a buggy accident. Somdaka, a 37-year-old father-of-two and promising culinary figure, reportedly lost control of an electric buggy while descending a steep hill after attending a farewell gathering at the island’s Great House. Despite efforts by emergency responders, he succumbed to a severe head injury.
Although Branson was not present on the island during the tragedy, he remained in constant communication with the affected family and island staff, expressing deep sorrow over the incident. Authorities in the British Virgin Islands have initiated a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident, with some insiders highlighting concerns about the island’s culture of excess.
Virgin Limited Edition issued a statement confirming the tragic loss of a team member at Necker Island and expressed profound sadness over the unfortunate event. The company emphasized their devastation at the loss, reiterating their support for the affected individuals.
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