A shocking accident in Udupi city left people stunned when a car suddenly went out of control and moved backwards, hitting nearby vehicles. The incident happened on the morning of December 29, 2025, near Omega Cushion on Jamia Masjid Road. Bike riders, along with a rickshaw driver, were injured in the crash and rushed for medical attention.
The terrifying moment was captured on CCTV and the video has now gone viral, showing the car moving in reverse before colliding with other vehicles. According to reports, the driver, Avi Shanubagh, was attempting to drive a car that was parked and unexpectedly started rolling backwards. The incident created a chaotic scene.
CCTV Footage Captures Terrifying Incident
According to TV9, the driver of the automatic
car may have confused the accelerator with the brake, causing the vehicle to surge forward and hit a railing, with a pedestrian possibly in the way. The situation worsened when the car door opened. The bike rider, who was seriously injured, has been admitted to a private hospital, while the others escaped with minor injuries.
The video posted on X came with the caption, “An automatic car reportedly moved due to possible confusion between the brake and accelerator pedals. The car door was also not properly closed. The vehicle moved slightly forward and then rolled back.”
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Disturbing visuals:
An automatic car reportedly moved due to possible confusion between the brake and accelerator pedals.
The car door was also not properly closed. The vehicle moved slightly forward and then rolled back.pic.twitter.com/9HpfRZNO3d— Deadly Kalesh (@Deadlykalesh) January 2, 2026
How Social Media Reacted
Reacting to the post, a user wrote, “How the freak moved backwards. It had to be in reverse gear. If not, the car maker should be sued.”
Another shared, “Learn to drive manual first. Then switch to anything later if you wish.”
“An automatic car does not move by itself. The driver messed up,” a comment read.
An individual stated, “This is why you need ADAS Level 2 on Indian roads.”
Another mentioned, “This is really scary and unexplainable, it could be that the car was already in reverse gear and the driver accidentally pressed the accelerator hard.”
One more added, “Automatic cars have caused idiots to drive cars and they drive like toy cars.”
Following the accident, the Udupi traffic police registered a case and are investigating the situation to understand how the car suddenly went out of control.
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