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Crime
Speeding Motorcycle Hits 8-Year-Old Cyclist in Bhadravati, CCTV Footage Viral
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 03:38 AM
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A speeding motorcycle collided with an 8‑year‑old cyclist in Bhadravati, Karnataka, sparking public outrage after CCTV footage of the incident spread online.
A 8‑year‑old cyclist was struck by a speeding motorcycle on a road in Bhadravati, Karnataka, according to local reports. The collision was captured on a nearby CCTV camera, and the footage quickly circulated on social media, drawing widespread attention.
The incident occurred on a busy street in the city, where the child was riding a bicycle. The motorcycle, traveling at an excessive speed, failed to maintain a safe distance and collided with the young cyclist.
Local authorities have not yet released details about the driver of the motorcycle or the extent of the child's injuries. The viral video has prompted calls for stricter enforcement of speed limits and better traffic safety measures in the region.
Police have opened an investigation into the accident and are reviewing the CCTV footage to identify the vehicle and its operator. The incident has sparked debate over road safety for children in Karnataka.
Residents and commuters are urging the municipal council to install additional traffic calming measures and to increase public awareness about safe driving practices.
The incident occurred on a busy street in the city, where the child was riding a bicycle. The motorcycle, traveling at an excessive speed, failed to maintain a safe distance and collided with the young cyclist.
Local authorities have not yet released details about the driver of the motorcycle or the extent of the child's injuries. The viral video has prompted calls for stricter enforcement of speed limits and better traffic safety measures in the region.
Police have opened an investigation into the accident and are reviewing the CCTV footage to identify the vehicle and its operator. The incident has sparked debate over road safety for children in Karnataka.
Residents and commuters are urging the municipal council to install additional traffic calming measures and to increase public awareness about safe driving practices.