Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Auto Driver Narrowly Escapes Crushing Death as Hoarding Collapses
An auto-rickshaw driver had a close call when a large advertising hoarding fell on his vehicle.
The driver saw the hoarding falling and quickly got out of the auto just in time.
The hoarding, which displayed a banner for LIC, collapsed due to heavy rains according to reports.
Another vehicle was also damaged.
The incident was captured on video, and an onlooker alerted the driver.
A similar incident in Mumbai resulted in deaths and injuries.
An auto-rickshaw driver narrowly escaped death when a hoarding collapsed.
The hoarding displayed a banner for Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC).
The driver escaped moments before the structure crushed his auto.
The incident was filmed, showing the driver's quick reaction.
The incident may have occurred in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
- Who
- An auto-rickshaw driver
- What
- Narrowly escaped being crushed when a hoarding collapsed.
- When
- Not specified in articles
- Where
- Reportedly in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
- Why
- The hoarding collapsed, allegedly due to heavy rains.
- Incident
- Hoarding collapse
- Involved
- Auto-rickshaw driver
- Cause (Alleged)
- Heavy rains
- Company on Hoarding
- Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)
- Location (Claimed)
- Raipur, Chhattisgarh