Billionaire Richard Branson cycling accident: 'I thought I was going to die'

Billionaire Richard Branson had a harrowing accident while cycling in the Virgin Islands. Branson was heading down a hill when he hit a hump in the road and set him flying.

In an online blog post, Branson said:

"I really thought I was going to die. Fortunately my shoulder and cheek took the brunt of the impact, and I was wearing a helmet that saved my life."

Richard Branson is the man behind Virgin Group which includes Virgin Galactic and Virgin America.

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