Massive hoarding collapses on busy road in Thane, what happened next will shock you | WATCH

New Delhi: A shocking incident has come to light from Maharashta's Thane where a wooden hoarding fell at Sahajanand Chowk in Kalyan. The incident occurred at 10:18 AM on Friday. However, the incident resulted in damage to three vehicles. Fortunately, there were no reports of any individuals sustaining injuries which was a significant relief amidst the chaos and destruction caused by the event.

Video surfaces on social media 

The video begins with a mundane scene of a bustling road, with vehicles driving by and some autos and cars parked on the side. However, the ordinary scene suddenly turns dramatic when a lightning bolt flashes on the screen, followed by a massive hoarding collapsing onto the parked cars just seconds later.

The footage captures the narrow escape of one auto driver, who manages to flee just in time, as well as the swift response of bystanders, who rush to the scene to assist those trapped under the debris.

Take a look at the video: 

#WATCH | Maharashtra: A wooden hoarding collapsed at Sahajanand Chowk of Kalyan in Thane at 10:18 am this morning. No casualties reported, 3 vehicles were damaged in the incident.

(Source: District Information Officer, Thane) pic.twitter.com/daMjcqFhOi

— ANI (@ANI) August 2, 2024

Netizens' reaction to the post 

A user of X platform named Market Wizard wrote, "Again civic bodies responsible but somebody else will pay the fine."

Again civic bodies responsible but somebody else will pay the fine.

— Market Wizard (@wizzard_market) August 2, 2024

Another user of X platform named Mark Chapman wrote, "This is the new normal. Everyday in this country is a fight for survival."

This is the new normal. Everyday in this country is a fight for survival

— Mark Chapman (@MC_IBTimesSG) August 2, 2024

A third user named Dinesh Sundlia wrote, "Seems lightning strike first in right upper corner and seems impactful and then hoarding down , do some analysis first too though it is scary."

Seems lightning strike first in right upper corner and seems impactful and then hoarding down , do some analysis first too though it is scary ,

— dinesh sundlia (@dineshsundlia) August 2, 2024

A fourth user named Gopi Achary wrote, "Police van escaped. Lesson: Don't drive or park below the hoarding to save yourself."

Police van escaped.
Lesson: Don't drive or park below the hoarding to save yourself. pic.twitter.com/YIuofNOdVz

— Gopi Acharya (@gopiacharya7) August 2, 2024