Youth dies while performing bike stunts for social media in Hyderabad
A young man died, and another was injured, in a motorcycle stunt gone wrong during heavy rain in Hyderabad.
HYDERABAD: A reckless attempt to film a bike stunt for a reel on social media during heavy rain turned fatal for a youth in Hyderabad, highlighting the dangerous trend of risking lives for online clout.
The incident occurred on Saturday in Hayathnagar, on the outskirts of Hyderabad. Despite the downpour, three friends decided to film themselves performing bike stunts on the Hyderabad-Vijayawada highway near Amberpet.
As one of the youths, identified as Shiva, rode a pillion, the rider attempted a dangerous manoeuvre, lifting the front wheel off the ground. The bike lost control and crashed, throwing both riders onto the road.
The duo sustained severe injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital by their friends. Tragically, Shiva succumbed to his injuries while the rider was undergoing treatment.
The heart-wrenching incident has left Shiva's family devastated. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.