Mumbai: A bizarre traffic incident from Mumbai’s western suburbs triggered outrage on social media after a video went viral showing a car parked right in the middle of a busy road, causing a traffic snarl, with a dog seated calmly in the driver’s seat.
Video Shows Car Blocking Road, Causing Traffic Snarl
The incident reportedly occurred on Lokhandwala Market Road in Andheri West. In a video shared by the Andheri Lokhandwala & Oshiwara Citizens' Organisation, a red Honda Brio hatchback can be seen parked in broad daylight in the centre of the road, blocking an entire lane and bringing traffic to a complete standstill. A BEST bus, unable to proceed, is seen stuck directly behind the car, along with several other vehicles.
Siberian Husky Found Seated On Driver's Seat
In the footage, the bus conductor is seen stepped out and searching for the car driver, trying to locate someone responsible for the obstruction. But in a surprising turn of events, the video shows a Siberian Husky dog sitting quietly in the driver's seat of the parked vehicle. The dog, believed to be the owner’s pet, appears unbothered by the chaos it’s indirectly causing.
Mumbai Traffic Police Responds To Viral Video
The citizen group captioned the video, “Car parked right in middle of Lokhandwala Market road causing major inconvenience, traffic jams.. snarl,” and tagged the Mumbai Traffic Police on X (formerly Twitter), seeking action. Responding to the post, Mumbai Traffic Police replied, “Request you to provide the full address,” indicating that they were taking note of the matter.
Netizens Slam Car Owner Over Negligence
The video has sparked sharp criticism online. Netizens have condemned the car owner not only for blocking a busy road but also for irresponsibly leaving a pet unattended inside a vehicle in the middle of traffic. Several comments questioned the owner's judgment and called for strict action. Despite the public uproar, there has been no official word yet on whether any legal proceedings have been initiated against the vehicle owner.
