Video: Bike Under His Car, 73-Year-Old Delhi Man Kept Driving For 500 Metres
A 73-year-old man in Delhi was filmed dragging a motorbike under his car for 500 metres before being confronted by bystanders. The incident, which sparked public outrage, resulted in the driver being physically confronted by the crowd.
Why it matters
The incident highlights issues regarding road safety, elderly driving, and the public's reaction to hit-and-run incidents in urban environments.
The trees on either side of the road form a sprawling canopy. It is late Thursday night and a 73-year-old man drags a motorbike, sparking a shower of sparks, under his blue sedan for nearly 500 metres on a Delhi road, shows a video. The incident was reported from RK Puram area in south West Delhi."Oye ruk ja, side ho ja (Hey, stop. Move aside)," a man, riding a scooter running just behind the sedan, is heard saying on the video as the elderly man kept dragging the bike under its wheels.The elderly man seen dragging the motorbike under his carThe car stops after travelling a short distance. A woman, who was riding pillion on the scooter, kept recording the incident.
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