A frightening road incident on Bengaluru’s Electronic City flyover has raised new worries about unsafe overtaking and the need to keep a safe distance between vehicles. A video of the incident has been posted on social media, showing a bus attempting to overtake a two-wheeler before coming dangerously close to the rider.
According to the viral footage, the bus was on the Electronic City flyover when it attempted to overtake a two-wheeler. The bus allegedly clipped the rider, causing the two-wheeler to lose balance and sending the rider crashing onto the road.
The rider rolled for a few seconds before he came to a halt. And given the speed and traffic on the flyover, this must be extremely scary. Because of the severity of the fall, the rider was lucky enough to survive with only a couple of bruises, the driver told us.
The footage has caused concern among both drivers and social media users who question whether the bus had enough clearance to pass the two-wheeler. A very minor mistake while overtaking a vulnerable road user could be catastrophic - especially on elevated roads where there is little room for evasive action.
Dangerous Overtaking Raises Safety Concerns
Overtaking is one of the most common manoeuvres on busy city roads, but it is particularly dangerous when vehicles do not maintain enough lateral distance. Two-wheelers are more vulnerable than larger vehicles because even a small contact can cause the rider to lose balance.
The bus seems to have moved alongside the two-wheeler in Electronic City. The contact between the vehicles was enough to disrupt the rider. And the fall shows how quickly an apparently innocent overtaking manoeuvre can turn into a life-threatening situation.
Bus drivers and other heavy-vehicle operators must ensure good clearance from motorcycles and scooters. Larger vehicles are bigger and they have blind spots around them, so it’s difficult for drivers to see the exact location of smaller vehicles around them.
Rider's Narrow Escape
The rider’s reported escape with only minor injuries has been described by viewers as fortunate given the crash. The footage shows the rider being thrown onto the road and rolling multiple times before coming to a halt.
Although the injuries appeared to be limited, in this case fractures, head injuries or other serious trauma could be the result. It is difficult to remove the danger of falling if you are properly equipped with a certified helmet and protective clothing on your head and shoulders.
The incident also underscores the importance of defensive riding. Motorcyclists riding alongside buses, trucks and other large vehicles should be especially cautious around blind spots and avoid staying beside heavy vehicles longer than necessary.
Question of Bus Driver's Overtaking Manoeuvre
Electronic City flyover incident 🚨
— ThirdEye (@3rdEyeDude) September 8, 2026
A bus tries to overtake a two-wheeler on the Electronic City flyover, but clips the rider and sends him crashing onto the road. 😳
The rider rolls multiple times before coming to a stop but miraculously, he appears to escape with only minor… pic.twitter.com/O2o1dejt7I
The viral video raised a question among viewers: Was the bus too close to the two-wheeler in the overtaking process?
A definitive assessment would require authorities to look at the complete video, road conditions, vehicle positions and other evidence. The footage circulating online may not give the full context of what happened before or after the collision.
Factors such as the speed of both vehicles, lane position, traffic density, visibility and whether both vehicles moved in the same direction may play a role in determining the collision. In all of these cases, authorities would need to weigh those factors before coming to any conclusion on responsibility.
Electronic City Flyover And Bengaluru Traffic
The Electronic City area is one of Bengaluru’s major technology and residential hubs, with cars, buses, motorcycles and commercial vehicles driving daily. Elevated stretches and traffic on busy arterial roads can be challenging in the area, especially in peak hours.
With heavy traffic in Bengaluru, road safety is not only a matter of infrastructure but also driving behaviour. Drivers need to be safe, indicate before changing lanes, be patient and not aggressive with manoeuvres to keep themselves safe when driving in a lane. Meanwhile, two-wheeler riders must be vigilant while moving around larger vehicles.
The incident is another reminder that a few seconds saved by overtaking at a fast pace may not be worth it. There are no collisions if a safe gap is kept and it is given time to pass, and everyone on the road is safe.
The rider in this incident escaped with only minor injuries, but it could have been much worse. The video has once again put into sharp relief the dangers of close overtaking and the need for more caution on Bengaluru’s busy roads.
