Antić: I will keep this helmet, it saved my life

Antić: I will keep this helmet, it saved my life Video

Minister of Energetics Aleksandar Antić had an accident yesterday that could easily end tragically, when an icicle fell on his head in Majdanpek.

- I am very happy because everything went well - Antić stated for "Blic."

Minister was in Majdanpek yesterday, where he was visiting the workers who were fixing the transmission line, when a big icicle hit his head.

His helmet cracked, and fortunately, Antić went unharmed.

- The workers gave me this helmet and said: "Keep it, because it kept you, and remember this date." I will certainly listen their advice - Antić said.

- I know this sounds like a phrase, but I really don't want to talk abou this right now, when citizens of Majdanpek are in this difficult situation, without power, heating and with all this cold and snow around them. I have huge respect for them - he added.

Heroes: We don't eat or sleep

Workers in Electro-Serbia are risking their lives so Majdanpek could get get electric power back. - it's very difficult, as you can see. Icicles are constantly falling from the transmission line and trees. Our lives are in danger, but thisi is our job - says Dragan Stojnić, one of the workers in Majdanpek.

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