Mumbai: A video showing a speeding car on Carter Road in Bandra has gone viral. It captures a man lying on the electric vehicle, either severely injured or lifeless. Details about the condition of the man are unknown, but the visuals have raised concerns about road safety in the city.
An X page 'Bandra Buzz' posted the clip online and reported that the incident took place around 12.30 AM on June 7. The post condemned reckless driving and urged police action.
The footage opened to show a white car driving late night on the Bandra road, but what shocked viewers was a man resting on its bonnet. It was unclear whether it the driver hit him and dragged him for a considerable distance. There was information about the condition of the man, whether he survived or rested lifelessly during the drive.
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Here's what we know
The man wore a white shirt and a formal trouser as he was seen lying on a moving electric car bonnet on Carter Road on the wee hours of Saturday.
The EV appeared to be empty, with no passengers seated inside. The driver continued to drive the vehicle with the man occupying his bonnet, visibly blocking his front view. There is also no clarification on whether this was a mere stunt performed on the night street.
Regardless, the incident has raised concerns of road safety and demanded stricter patrolling.
In an X post, Bandra Buzz described the scene and wrote, "young man was seen lying on a moving electric car bonnet on Carter Road around 12:27 am on 7th June, raising serious safety concerns. This reckless behavior highlights the urgent need for stricter traffic regulations."
Police alerted
Tagging Mumbai Police, the page asked the cops to take action against the concerned driver. "We urge you to take action and address such reckless behavior before it leads to a tragedy," the post read. In a reply to the video, the police informed that they have communicated the matter to the senior authorities of Khar Police Station for necessary action.
