A shocking incident captured on CCTV has gone viral, showing a woman carrying her baby falling into an open manhole while being distracted by a phone conversation. The widely shared Instagram video has sparked public outrage and concern over civic negligence and personal safety.
The footage shows the woman walking along a road, seemingly unaware of her surroundings as she remains engrossed in her phone call. Without noticing the uncovered manhole in her path, she suddenly steps into it and disappears from view, leaving bystanders in shock.
Public Reaction and Concerns Over Safety
Social media users were quick to express their outrage, questioning the authorities responsible for leaving the manhole uncovered. One user commented, “This is the moment a woman holding her nine-month-old baby plunged into an uncovered manhole while distracted by her mobile phone. Thankfully, both were rescued without injuries.”
Another user criticized the authorities, stating, “Why blame the woman? Who on earth leaves a hole uncovered like this?” Others humorously pointed out, “The phone is intact, but what about the child?”
WATCH THE VIRAL VIDEO:
A woman holding her nine-month-old baby plunged into an uncovered manhole while distracted by her mobile phone. Luckily no one was injured and both were quickly rescued by bystanders in the dramatic accident in Faridabad, India. #mother #mum #baby #child #children #terrifying… pic.twitter.com/JHXZq2uY1G
— 🔴 Wars and news 🛰️ (@EUFreeCitizen) January 23, 2025
Similar Incident in Patna Highlights Civic Negligence
This incident echoes a similar occurrence in Patna, Bihar, last year. A woman fell into a seven-foot-deep open manhole on Malia Mahadev Jalla Road while talking on the phone. Fortunately, bystanders quickly rescued her, and she escaped without major injuries. However, the incident raised concerns about the safety of pedestrians and the negligence of local authorities in ensuring public welfare.
As the latest incident continues to gain traction online, citizens are demanding accountability from civic authorities to ensure that such hazardous situations are prevented in the future. The viral video serves as a stark reminder of the importance of both public awareness and government responsibility in maintaining urban infrastructure.
