WATCH: Woman Holding Baby Falls Into Open Manhole While on Phone, CCTV Footage Raises Alarms

Bihar (The Uttam Hindu): A viral CCTV video has captured a shocking moment when a woman carrying her baby fell into an open manhole while engrossed in a phone conversation. The footage, widely shared on Instagram, shows the woman walking along the road, seemingly unaware of her surroundings. Without noticing the uncovered manhole ahead, she suddenly steps into it and disappears from view. The exact location of the incident remains unclear, but the clip has sparked outrage on social media over negligence and public safety lapses.

Social media users expressed concern and frustration, blaming the negligence that led to the incident. One user highlighted, “This is the moment a woman holding her nine-month-old baby fell into an uncovered manhole while distracted by her mobile phone. Thankfully, both were quickly rescued by bystanders, and no injuries were reported.” Others criticized authorities for allowing such hazards, with one user questioning, “Who leaves a manhole uncovered like this?”

This incident is reminiscent of a similar case in Patna, Bihar, last year, where a woman fell into a deep open manhole while talking on her phone. Bystanders rescued her in time, and she escaped with minor injuries. That incident also drew heavy criticism of civic authorities for failing to ensure public safety, highlighting the recurring issue of open manholes posing risks to pedestrians.