A man named Prakhar Bhardwaj is fighting for his life after being struck by a stray bull on a busy road in Noida Sector 168. The accident occurred on Tuesday evening as he was returning home from work.
A video shared by his brother shows a bull walking in the middle of the road. Prakhar was riding his bike at a slow speed and was wearing a helmet. However, the sudden collision resulted in serious head injuries.
Bull hit Prakhar Bhardwaj bike, suffers brain injuries
He was rushed to Apollo Hospital in Delhi, where doctors are treating him. According to online updates, Prakhar is now conscious but still requires medical care. Earlier, his brother mentioned he was undergoing surgery.
Family members said that although Prakhar wore a helmet, his glasses broke during the impact. The broken pieces reportedly caused damage to his brain. Doctors are working hard to stabilize him.
Raise concerns on stray animals
This incident raised concerns about stray animals wandering freely on roads in Noida and other areas of Uttar Pradesh.
After the video was posted, many people expressed shock and sadness. Several users prayed for recovery of Prakhar Bhardwaj and offered assistance, including help with blood donations and medical needs.
Some users questioned road safety in India. One person noted that driving has become risky because of stray animals and poor road management. Another suggested wearing a tighter helmet to reduce the chance of head injury.
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