Man sitting on roadside chair in UP struck by truck | Watch
PTC News Desk: A viral video from Uttar Pradesh captures a startling incident where a man, sitting nonchalantly on a plastic chair in the middle of a busy road during heavy rain, is struck by a truck. The 17-second clip, which has gained widespread attention on social media, shows the man in black shorts sitting unperturbed on a chair as vehicles navigate around him on a road in Pratapgarh.
In the video, the man is seen seated with his legs folded, seemingly oblivious to the traffic and the onlookers around him. The scene unfolds near a police check post, yet no action was taken to remove him from the dangerous position despite his proximity to law enforcement.
Drunk Man Narrowly Escapes Truck Collision on Busy Road While Sitting on the Chair, in the middle of the road, in #Pratapgarh, #UttarPradesh.
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As vehicles honk and pass by, the man appears indifferent to the commotion and interacts with the people jeering at him. A truck approaches from behind, and despite the loud environment, the man remains unaware of the approaching vehicle. The truck, traveling at high speed, collides with the side of his chair, causing the man to be thrown to the ground.
The impact, though significant, did not seem to cause immediate visible injuries to the man, who is seen lying on the road and looking around in shock. Despite the severity of the incident, onlookers can be heard urging the truck driver to continue driving and not stop to check on the man’s condition.
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The local police have since taken note of the video, which has gone viral across social media platforms. According to a statement from the Kotwali Nagar Police Station, the man was identified as suffering from a mental illness. He has been safely returned to his family.
The police also noted that the truck involved in the incident is being traced, and further legal action will be pursued. “After immediate investigation, we informed the family of the young man that he is mentally ill and has been handed over to them. The truck that hit him is being identified, and legal proceedings are underway,” the police stated in a post on X (formerly Twitter).