Caught on cam: Truck rams car, drags father and daughter for metres on Odisha bridge
A Hyva truck allegedly hit a car carrying a father and daughter and dragged it along Palasuni Bridge in Bhubaneswar on Friday night. The pair survived, while viral videos sparked outrage and a police investigation into the driver's conduct.
A speeding Hyva truck allegedly rammed into a car carrying a father and daughter and dragged the vehicle along Bhubaneswar's Palasuni Bridge late on Friday night. The duo survived the terrifying ordeal, while videos of the incident quickly went viral on social media, prompting outrage and a police investigation.
According to preliminary information, a father and his daughter were travelling in a car when the Hyva truck allegedly struck their vehicle from behind while crossing the bridge. Instead of stopping after the collision, the truck reportedly continued to push and drag the car along the road, creating a terrifying situation for the occupants and other commuters in the vicinity.
The father and daughter narrowly escaped what could have turned into a major tragedy. Despite the severity of the incident and the damage caused to the vehicle, both survived without sustaining any major injuries. The dramatic visuals of the incident have left residents alarmed and raised fresh questions about the enforcement of traffic regulations, particularly during late-night hours.
A video purportedly showing the truck pushing the car has gone viral on social media, drawing sharp reactions from users. Many expressed shock over the incident and demanded strict action against the driver responsible. Several users also highlighted the need for stronger monitoring of heavy vehicles operating within city limits.
Following the incident, police launched an investigation and arrested the driver of the Hyva truck. Officials said they are examining CCTV footage from the area as well as videos circulating on social media to establish the exact sequence of events.
Authorities are also trying to determine whether the driver was speeding, driving negligently or operating the vehicle under any form of impairment at the time of the incident. Further legal action will be taken based on the findings of the investigation.
The incident has once again drawn attention to road safety concerns in Bhubaneswar, with citizens urging stricter enforcement against reckless driving and greater accountability for drivers of heavy commercial vehicles.
A speeding Hyva truck allegedly rammed into a car carrying a father and daughter and dragged the vehicle along Bhubaneswar's Palasuni Bridge late on Friday night. The duo survived the terrifying ordeal, while videos of the incident quickly went viral on social media, prompting outrage and a police investigation.
According to preliminary information, a father and his daughter were travelling in a car when the Hyva truck allegedly struck their vehicle from behind while crossing the bridge. Instead of stopping after the collision, the truck reportedly continued to push and drag the car along the road, creating a terrifying situation for the occupants and other commuters in the vicinity.
The father and daughter narrowly escaped what could have turned into a major tragedy. Despite the severity of the incident and the damage caused to the vehicle, both survived without sustaining any major injuries. The dramatic visuals of the incident have left residents alarmed and raised fresh questions about the enforcement of traffic regulations, particularly during late-night hours.
A video purportedly showing the truck pushing the car has gone viral on social media, drawing sharp reactions from users. Many expressed shock over the incident and demanded strict action against the driver responsible. Several users also highlighted the need for stronger monitoring of heavy vehicles operating within city limits.
Following the incident, police launched an investigation and arrested the driver of the Hyva truck. Officials said they are examining CCTV footage from the area as well as videos circulating on social media to establish the exact sequence of events.
Authorities are also trying to determine whether the driver was speeding, driving negligently or operating the vehicle under any form of impairment at the time of the incident. Further legal action will be taken based on the findings of the investigation.
The incident has once again drawn attention to road safety concerns in Bhubaneswar, with citizens urging stricter enforcement against reckless driving and greater accountability for drivers of heavy commercial vehicles.
