Bengaluru Viral Video: Motorcyclist Collapses and Falls After Dried Tree Branch Hits His Head in Rajajinagar
A 52-year-old finance employee in Bengaluru was critically injured when a large, dried tree branch snapped and struck his head while he was riding a motorcycle without a helmet. The incident was caught on CCTV. Outraged residents have alleged severe negligence, claiming they had repeatedly warned the forest department about the hazard.
A 52-year-old finance company employee sustained critical head injuries on Wednesday evening, June 24, after a large, dried tree branch snapped and struck him while he was riding his motorcycle in Bengaluru's Rajajinagar area. The victim, identified as Suresh, was traveling near Ram Mandir Road around 5:00 PM when the incident occurred. He was reportedly on his way to collect loan repayments as part of his field duties for a private finance firm based in Malleswaram.
Accident Caught on Camera in Bengaluru
CCTV footage of the incident surfaced online, capturing the exact moment the hazard unfolded. The video shows Suresh operating his motorcycle without a helmet when the weathered branch abruptly detached from a roadside tree. Bengaluru: 5 School Children Fall From Moving Van After Rear Door Opens, CCTV Video Surfaces.
Dried Tree Branch Falls on Moving Biker in Bengaluru
#Bengaluru: Motorcyclist Seriously Injured After Hitting Low-Hanging Dried Tree Branch in Rajajinagar
Disturbing visuals from Rajajinagar, Bengaluru show a motorcyclist suffering severe head and facial injuries after colliding with overhanging dried tree branches. pic.twitter.com/qKTFD5cmMf
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The heavy impact directly on his head caused Suresh to instantly lose control of the vehicle and crash onto the pavement, rendering him unconscious. Bystanders at the scene immediately rushed to assist the rider, shifting him to a nearby hospital in Rajajinagar where he remains under critical medical care.
Outraged Residents Allege Negligence
Following the accident, local residents expressed sharp criticism toward civic authorities, alleging that repeated warnings about the dangerous tree had been systematically ignored. Neighbors claimed they had filed multiple complaints with the forest department highlighting several dried and hazardous branches along that specific stretch of road. "The city has many such dried trees that pose a serious threat to motorists and pedestrians. Authorities should identify and remove hazardous branches before more families suffer," a local resident stated. Members of the community emphasized that proactive pruning by the municipality could have entirely prevented the severe mishap. Bengaluru Shocker: PG Owner Beaten to Death After Dispute Over Water Tap Use.
Official Enquiry and Legal Action
The Rajajinagar Police Station has registered a Non-Cognizable Report (NCR) regarding the incident, and law enforcement personnel have initiated a preliminary enquiry into the circumstances surrounding the crash. In the wake of public outcry, senior officials from the municipal forest department visited Ram Mandir Road to inspect the site and assess other potential arboreal hazards in the immediate vicinity. Civic bodies are facing renewed pressure to conduct a city-wide audit of aging roadside trees as the monsoon season increases the risk of structural failures in weak timber.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jun 26, 2026 08:49 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
