She’s sending this warning to all other women to ensure they don’t make the same tragic mistake

In 2016, New York mom Alon Abare faced a terrifying accident when her long hair got caught in a running car fan belt while checking under the hood. “Without thinking, I reached in, and my hair got caught,” she recalled.

Trapped and in pain, she screamed for help. Her son quickly shut off the engine while her daughter cut her free. Thanks to their fast actions, Alon survived, though she now wears a wig and continues treatment for her scalp.

To show how fast hair can get pulled in, Inside Edition demonstrated the danger with a mannequin—hair was instantly tangled in the engine.

Alon’s story is a powerful reminder: tie back your hair, remove jewelry, and always turn off the engine before working on a car. Her children’s bravery prevented a tragedy, and her experience could help save others from the same fate.