In a bizarre incident that has taken social media by storm, a truck loaded with grapes crashed into a river in Bihar’s Darbhanga district, triggering a frenzied rush among locals to scoop up the scattered fruits. The dramatic video capturing villagers jumping into the water has gone viral, highlighting the chaotic scene near Atarbel bridge under Singhwada police station.
The truck, carrying a massive shipment of grapes, lost control and plummeted into the river, spilling its precious cargo across the flowing waters. Word spread like wildfire, drawing hundreds of villagers from nearby areas. Men, women, children, and even the elderly waded into the knee-deep waters, armed with buckets, baskets, sacks, and even their clothes to collect as many grapes as possible.
Eyewitnesses described a scene of utter pandemonium. People were seen munching on grapes while gathering more, sorting them on the riverbank amid the splash of water and shouts of excitement. The grapes floated far and wide, creating a tempting bounty that no one could resist. ‘It was like a free feast from the heavens,’ one villager remarked, as the crowd swelled by the minute.
Fortunately, the driver and his assistant escaped with minor injuries and were pulled to safety. Local police and administration rushed to the spot to disperse the crowd and restore order, but by then, villagers had already carted away substantial quantities of the fruit. Efforts are now underway to retrieve the damaged truck from the riverbed.
This unusual event underscores the economic hardships in rural Bihar, where such windfalls spark immediate community action. The viral video has sparked debates online about public behavior during accidents and the need for quicker response mechanisms from authorities.