The situation is also being discussed online in Madhya Pradesh - the video makes it clear that a routine turn at the petrol pump can be dangerous if more cars and two-wheelers come together.
The video said that the incident occurred near an Indian Oil petrol pump. A bus was turning towards the petrol pump when a two-wheeler rider also suddenly started to turn towards the fuel station.
During the turn the two-wheeler seemed to have almost collided with or brushed against the bus.
The crash shows a common road-safety hazard around petrol pumps. Vehicles tend to slow down, change lanes or make fast turns when entering or leaving fuel stations. That makes them very unpredictable especially when drivers or riders don’t see the traffic behind them.
In this case, the two-wheeler rider moved towards the petrol pump without checking what was coming from behind. The discussion of the incident has also raised concerns that rear-view mirrors on the two-wheeler might not be in place.
Rear-view mirrors are a valuable safety feature as they allow a rider to see what vehicles are coming from behind without getting distracted from the road.
A bus made it more challenging. Large vehicles have bigger blind spots and require more space when turning. A two-wheeler trying to pass or turn alongside a bus can be exposed to great risk even for a very small manoeuvre.
Madhya Pradesh🚨⚠️
— Dave (Road Safety: City & Highways) (@motordave2) August 24, 2026
Such incidents around petrol pumps happening more often…2wheeler rider turned suddenly towards Indian Oil without checking what’s behind + probably no rear view mirrors.
Maybe, speed humps to help!@DriveSmart_IN pic.twitter.com/RxnAzCXjWO
Fortunately, it was not a major accident, so it was a relatively minor one. But it is a reminder that even tiny mistakes in judgement can make or break a lot on busy streets.
There is a need for road users to slow down before entering petrol pumps, identify the indicators and look in the rear-view mirrors and blind spots before turning. Two-wheeler riders should stay a safe distance away from buses, trucks, and other big vehicles when they are turning.
The incident has once again sparked a conversation about responsible driving and awareness of petrol stations.
A few extra seconds spent checking behind can make a big difference and help prevent avoidable accidents.
