The man who invented the seat belt
In 1958, Swedish engineer Nils Bohlin invented the three-point safety belt for cars
Witness History · BBC World Service
April 2, 20249m 6s
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Show Notes
In 1958, the late Swedish engineer Nils Bohlin invented the three-point safety belt for cars. It's estimated to have saved more than one million lives around the world.
In 2022, Nils's stepson Gunnar Ornmark told Rachel Naylor about the inventor’s legacy.
(Photo: Nils Bohlin modelling his invention. Credit: Volvo Cars Group)