Andhra Man Drops Scooter, Sleeps In The Middle Of Road In Vijayawada; Video Goes Viral

In Vijayawada, a man was seen sleeping on his scooter in the middle of the road.

It is unclear whether he was drowsy or intoxicated, but the now-viral visuals showed him seated on the footboard of his two-wheeler and taking a nap. He parked his vehicle on the midst of the street, threw his slippers away, and fell asleep without being concerned about the surroundings.

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Man sleeps in middle of busy road

The incident took place in broad daylight. It was reported from the Srinagar Colony of Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh. A mini truck, few bikes and several autorickshaws passed by his side, but he reminded unfazed by the vehicular movement.

The video opened showing the man, dressed in a patterned shirt, fallen asleep with his back slouched against his toppled scooter. His footwear is seen scattered a short distance away, adding to the impression of sudden collapse or exhaustion.

The video of the man dozing on the busy road was shared by a local news media outlet, Telugu Scribe.

The details about the concerned man and what made him fall asleep on his scooter are not yet reported.

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Published on: Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 01:25 PM IST