Harrowing Car Crash: Youths Escape Death by Inches – Watch the Video - Punjabi News

Published on: 11 Jan 2026 at 09:13 AM

Harrowing Car Crash: Youths Escape Death by Inches – Watch the Video

Published by: Gill Bikram

Harrowing Car Crash: Youths Escape Death by Inches – Watch the Video

Summary: A spine-chilling video has surfaced from Bengaluru, Karnataka’s capital. A drunk driver in a high-speed car smashed through a divider and nearly collided with youths standing on the roadside. A split-second delay could have resulted in a major tragedy.

How the Incident Unfolded
The accident occurred on 100 Feet Road in Indiranagar around 11:35 PM. CCTV footage shows a group of young men and women chatting outside the ‘Barbecue Nation’ hotel. Suddenly, a speeding Skoda car from the opposite side barreled through the divider toward them. Alerted by the crash sound, the youths jumped back just in time, saving their lives.

Driver Was Heavily Intoxicated
Police investigation reveals:

बेंगलुरु में रफ्तार का कहर: नशे में धुत ड्राइवर ने डिवाइडर फांदा, होटल की दीवार तोड़ी.#Bengaluru | #ViralVideo pic.twitter.com/eWubwVdXdM

— NDTV India (@ndtvindia) January 11, 2026

Driver’s Identity: Identified as 42-year-old Derrick Tony.
He was drunk and lost control at a turn.
The car first hit two-wheeler rider Jabir Ahmed before slamming into the hotel wall.

Damage and Police Action

Injuries: Two-wheeler rider Jabir Ahmed sustained minor injuries and was hospitalized.
Property Damage: The impact was so severe that it caused significant damage to the restaurant’s wall.
FIR: Jeevan Bhima Nagar Traffic Police have registered a case based on the complaint, with further action underway.