"He Could Have Died On The Spot": Doctor On Smit Machchhar's Injury
A leading neurosurgeon explains just how devastating Captain Smit Machchhar's depressed skull fracture could have been-and why his ability to remain conscious, think clearly and act inside the cockpit was extraordinary. His batchmate and close friend Captain Dhawal Patel also explains how years of training and instinct may have helped him keep fighting despite his horrific injuries.
