Damoh, Madhya Pradesh: Horrifying CCTV footage has captured a severe road collision near Bharat Marble in the Vijay Nagar area of Damoh, highlighting the dangers of blind turns and high-speed driving on arterial roads.
The video shows a scooter rider pulling out from an adjoining lane onto the main road, directly into the path of an oncoming Mahindra Thar traveling at high speed from the right. Before either driver could react, the Thar struck the scooter broadside with massive force, throwing the rider several meters onto the asphalt.
Local shopkeepers and nearby pedestrians immediately rushed to the victim’s aid. The official medical condition of the injured rider remains unconfirmed as emergency medical personnel transported the victim to a nearby hospital.
Local authorities are reviewing the CCTV footage to determine liability. Traffic experts have reiterated that blind spots at shop exits and side-lane junctions frequently lead to such high-impact crashes when drivers enter main roads without checking oncoming traffic or when main-road vehicles travel at excessive speeds.
⚠️ A few seconds at a roadside exit can change everything. CCTV footage reportedly shows a scooter rider pulling out onto the main road near Bharat Marble, Vijay Nagar, Damoh Madhya Pradesh, when a Thar approaching from the right hit the scooter broadside. The impact reportedly threw the rider several metres along the road. Locals nearby rushed to help the injured rider immediately. The rider’s condition has not been confirmed. Exits from shops and lanes are blind spots where vehicles and riders often fail to see each other. 🙏 Riders: Stop, look both ways and merge only when the road is clear. Drivers: Slow down near shopfronts and side exits. Have you seen risky exits in your city? Tell us | RT to spread awareness 🔁 RoadSafety CCTV DriveSafe
— Abhishek Jalan (@AbhishekJalan26) October 27, 2026