Thane Viral Video: Birthday Banner Falls on Moving Biker at Teen Hath Naka, Narrow Escape Caught on Camera
A biker had a narrow escape in Thane after a birthday banner installed on a foot overbridge at Teen Hath Naka collapsed and fell on him. The incident, captured on video, has gone viral.
A major accident was narrowly averted in Maharashtra's Thane after a birthday banner installed on a foot overbridge at Teen Hath Naka on the Eastern Express Highway collapsed and fell on a moving two-wheeler, with the dramatic incident captured on camera.
The viral video shows the banner being torn loose by strong gusts of wind before crashing onto a biker and the pillion rider passing beneath the foot overbridge. The sudden collapse caused panic on the busy highway, though no serious injuries have been reported. Train Puja Viral Video: Railway Clarifies Ritual Was Held in Privately Booked Saloon Car, Not Passenger Coach.
The incident has raised concerns over the installation of banners and flex boards on public infrastructure without adequate safety measures. Questions are also being raised over whether permission was obtained to install the banner and if safety norms were followed.
Birthday Banner Falls on Moving Biker at Teen Hath Naka
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A massive birthday banner installed on the foot over bridge at Teen Haat Naka (Eastern Express Highway) suddenly collapsed and crashed down onto moving traffic below.
It narrowly missed several vehicles and landed directly on a motorcyclist’s head.… pic.twitter.com/OQle87tPMQ
— Siraj Noorani (@sirajnoorani) July 13, 2026
The mishap has once again highlighted the risks posed by unauthorised hoardings and banners erected across cities, which can become dangerous during strong winds or adverse weather conditions.
Authorities are yet to issue an official statement on the incident or clarify whether action will be taken against those responsible for installing the banner. Nalasopara Viral Video: Tea Vendor Caught Washing Kettles in Dirty Rainwater Near Railway Station.
A similar incident was reported earlier this year in Tamil Nadu's Tirupur district, where a massive roadside banner collapsed due to strong winds and struck a moving two-wheeler. The rider lost control and skidded on the road but escaped with minor injuries, reportedly because he was wearing a helmet.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 13, 2026 01:39 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
