Thane: A major accident was narrowly avoided during a Mahayuti campaign rally in Kalyan’s Yogidham area after a party flag allegedly came in contact with a high-tension electric wire. A video of the incident has gone viral on social media, raising serious concerns over safety arrangements during political roadshows.
Reddit Video Captures Shocking Visuals
The footage, shared on Reddit by a user identified as Lazy-Firefighter-749, shows the rally moving along a road in Yogidham. The video, reportedly shot from a building window, captures a pickup truck decorated with multiple party flags, including those of the BJP, proceeding as part of the campaign procession.
As the vehicle moves forward, one of the flags mounted on the truck appears to touch an overhead high-tension wire. This results in a sudden and powerful spark, followed by smoke billowing from the pickup truck. Within moments, chaos breaks out at the scene, with people seen rushing towards the vehicle as the video abruptly ends.
In a follow-up comment, the Reddit user claimed that the flag was mounted on a metal rod, which likely caused the contact with the live wire. The user also stated that one person was reportedly hospitalised following the incident, but is said to be out of danger. However, there has been no official confirmation regarding injuries or casualties.
No Official Statement On Injuries Or Casualties
Authorities have not yet issued any statement on the incident and details such as the exact date and time when the video was recorded remain unclear. As of now, there are no confirmed reports from the police or civic officials regarding damage, injuries or action taken in the matter.
The incident has drawn attention due to its timing, as the video surfaced just a day ahead of the high-stakes Maharashtra civic body elections. The near-miss has sparked debate online about crowd safety, the use of tall flagpoles during rallies and the risks posed by overhead power lines during political processions.
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