A routine family drive in Bengaluru turned tragic when a teenager, standing through the sunroof of a moving car, collided with an overhead barrier, sustaining a serious head injury. The incident, captured on video, has gone viral across social media, sparking widespread concern and debate about road safety.
The accident occurred in Vidyaranyapura on Sunday, September 7, 2025, around 1 PM. The viral footage shows the boy standing through the car’s sunroof as the vehicle passed under a large iron gate, resulting in a severe impact that left him gravely injured.
Local authorities have since issued a strong advisory, urging parents to ensure children remain seated and secured with seatbelts inside vehicles. They emphasized that allowing children to stand through sunroofs is highly dangerous and could lead to fatal consequences.
The video, widely shared on platforms like X, has triggered a wave of reactions from social media users. Many expressed alarm and called for greater awareness. “Parents in India often let kids poke out of sunroofs for fun, but this is a wake-up call. Safety must come first—accidents happen in a split second. Teach kids what’s safe and lead by example,” one user commented.
Another user remarked, “Sunroofs are practically useless in India. This could happen to anyone’s child if we’re not careful.”
Some shared personal anecdotes, with one user noting, “I’ve stopped cars multiple times to warn drivers about kids hanging out of sunroofs. It’s reckless. Hopefully, this video makes people think twice.”
Others labeled sunroofs as “a risky and unnecessary feature” for Indian roads, pointing to the need for stricter safety measures.
This distressing incident has reignited discussions about road safety in India, with a clear message to parents: stay vigilant to prevent such heartbreaking and avoidable tragedies.
