Thibault Jonckheere was on the same metro train as the suicide bomber on March 22, 2016. Despite being only 2.75 meters away, he miraculously survived the attack although he was left with serious injuries to his body and mind. The article is reserved for subscribers and is written by Louis Colart, a journalist who serves society. The article includes a photo and a brief meta description of the author. The rest of the content describes Jonckheere’s experience and ends with a paywall for non-subscribers.
Thibault Jonckheere was in the same metro train as the suicide bomber on March 22, 2016. Miraculously, he is nonetheless seriously injured in his flesh and in his head.
By Louis Colart
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what is it, life. On March 22, 2016, Thibault Jonckheere, a Stib employee who was on the second metro train that day as a simple passenger, leaned forward on his mobile phone. It slips from his hands and he leans a little more to catch it. This position associated with the back of his seat spared his life. He was only 2.75 meters from the suicide bomber from Maelbeek.
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In conclusion, Thibault Jonckheere’s story reminds us that life is unpredictable, and that sometimes even the smallest actions can make a difference between life and death. His experience is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of cherishing every moment. We can only hope that his story inspires others to appreciate their own lives and the lives of those around them, and to continue fighting once morest senseless acts of violence.
