A viral video from Dhaka shows two boys skating dangerously behind a moving truck, sparking online outrage over reckless behavior and road safety concerns.
A startling video from Dhaka, Bangladesh, has gone viral, showcasing a perilous stunt involving two teenage boys skating behind a moving truck. The 16-second footage, initially shared by journalist Nishant Sharma on X (formerly Twitter), reveals the boys performing risky maneuvers on a busy road by clinging to the truck’s slipstream for speed. The video, filmed near the Bijoy Sarani metro station, has raised significant concerns about road safety and reckless behavior.
In the clip, one boy skates close behind the moving truck, using the slipstream to gain speed, while his friend records the stunt on a mobile phone. At a particularly alarming moment, the skater releases the slipstream and skates dangerously close to the truck’s side, showcasing a blatant disregard for safety. Neither boy is wearing any protective gear, heightening the danger of the stunt.
The video was first posted on July 27 and has since garnered over 800,000 views, provoking a wave of criticism and concern from viewers. Nishant Sharma’s accompanying post highlighted the potential deadly consequences of such reckless behavior, stating in Hindi, “His family could not have identified a single part of his body if he had fallen under the vehicle; individuals become trapped as a result of the negligence of people like them. If he had fallen under the truck, his family would have filed a lawsuit against the truck. Something needs to be done.!”
अगर ट्रक के नीचे आ जाते ... तो घर वाले ट्रक के खिलाफ मुकदमा लिखवाते , शरीर का एक भी अंग घर वाले पहचान नहीं पाते ,ऐसे लोगों की लापरवाही से लोग फंस जाते हैं.. कार्रवाई जरूर होनी चाहिए ! pic.twitter.com/cOPqfiu670
— निशान्त शर्मा (भारद्वाज) (@Nishantjournali)Online reactions to the video have been intense, with many users condemning the boys' dangerous actions. Comments include concerns about the need for better regulation of such stunts and increased parental oversight. One user remarked, “Scary life-threatening stunt by kids. Reels making need a control in public interest,” while another suggested the boys should channel their energy more constructively.
The video has not only drawn attention to the immediate dangers posed by such stunts but also sparked a broader discussion about road safety and responsible behavior among youth.
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