A serious car accident has led to popular YouTuber and motovlogger Anurag Dobhal (best known online as “UK07 Rider”) being placed in the intensive care unit (ICU). Dobhal has gained notoriety via his motorcycle vlogs and has gained additional attention through his appearance as a contestant on the reality-weighted series Bigg Boss 17.
His various social media channels boast millions of subscribers who closely follow the content he creates about his travels and automobiles.
Accident Theory in Livestream
Reports indicate that Dobhal’s tragic car accident occurred during an Instagram live stream on the Delhi-Meharat Expressway in Ghaziabad. On the live stream, Dobhal was driving a Toyota Fortuner with a speedometer at approximately 140-150 KMPH, with over 80,000 people watching on his live stream at the time of his car losing control and crashing into a divider on the highway.
Moments before the crash, Dobhal appeared to be emotionally distraught and said that this would be his “final ride.” Following the incident, video clips showing the successive events of the day went viral on social media.
Hospitalization & ICU Admission
Following the crash, Dobhal was taken to Subharti Hospital in Meerut, and doctors began his emergency treatment for the multiple injuries and fractures he had sustained. The latest confirmed reports on Dobhal noted that he is being looked after in a stable but serious condition.
Later confirmed by his supervisor, the YouTuber has been relocated to a different facility and is currently in an intensive care unit where he is being constantly monitored and fans are encouraged to pray for his health and to refrain from guessing.
Emotional Posts Before the Incident
Days ahead of the incident, say some officials, the YouTuber had released multiple photos on social media recounting negative family interactions, feelings of mental harassment, and feelings of loneliness and isolation.
In addition to speaking of potential divorce and familial issues, he discussed personal issues resulting from them that had already created dialogues amongst fans on various online platforms.
A very short clip of the YouTuber lying in the hospital smiling while having treatment was also posted on social media evidently providing some comfort to friends and fans alike.
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Investigation and Public Reaction
As of this time, official investigation reports regarding the crash and cause have not been publicly reported; therefore, it remains unclear whether the accident was due to acquiescent speeding, mentally stressful driving, or other reasons.
The incident has also started many discussions through various online forms about mental health in influencer circles, the pressures of being an influencer, and the dangers of taking videos while driving. Supporters of the YouTuber continue to be concerned for his recovery.
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