Bangalore:
A terrifying traffic accident in Bangalore is a reminder to check the side or rear view mirror before opening the doors of your car.
A woman riding a scooter on a busy road is run over after being hit by a car door in a short clip shared by the Karnataka State Road Safety Authority’s Twitter handle. The incident took place last month.
Before opening the door of your car on a public road, check the side or rear view mirror for vehicles coming from behind to avoid such accidents. Be mindful and careful!
#traffic safety#regulations#safety#motive#drive safe#trafficpic.twitter.com/McPqHHr1GY— Karnataka State Road Safety Authority (@KSRSA_GoK) October 10, 2022
CCTV footage shows the woman driving on the road when the door of an SUV parked on the side of the road is suddenly thrown open. The door hits the woman, who is thrown from her scooter onto the road. Within seconds a car hits her. Although the driver stops the car immediately, the woman can be seen passing under the vehicle. The video ends with onlookers coming to the rescue of the woman while the motorist also gets out.
Before opening the door of your car on a public road, check the side or rear view mirror for vehicles coming from behind to avoid such accidents. Pay close attention and be careful! #roadsafety #rules #safety #drive #drivesafe #traffic “, read the tweet accompanying the video.
The clip of the accident that happened on September 24 has racked up 48,500 views on the social media app, with most users blaming the traffic police for negligence and potholes for the accident. The video shows drivers swerve to the side to avoid driving over a pothole in the middle of the road.
It is unclear if the woman was injured or if the police took action against the owner of the SUV or the parked car.