UP locals jump into water-filled ditch to save 5 from sinking car in dramatic rescue

Seeing the car sinking in a water-filled ditch, locals immediately sprang into action. Several people jumped into the ditch and managed to rescue the five occupants who were struggling in the water.UP locals jump into ditch to save 5 from sinking car in dramatic rescueA group of locals in Uttar Pradesh’s Lakhimpur Kheri jumped into a water-filled ditch to rescue five people after their car plunged into it while trying to avoid a biker on Wednesday.The dramatic rescue soon drew a large crowd, with people gathering around the ditch. A video of the incident has gone viral on social media.On the highway, a young man riding a motorcycle and talking on his mobile phone suddenly came in front of the car. As the driver tried to avoid him, he swerved the vehicle, lost control and plunged into a deep roadside ditch filled with water.Seeing the car sinking, locals immediately sprang into action. Several people jumped into the ditch and managed to rescue the five occupants — two men and three women — who were struggling in the water. Amid the frantic rescue, one of the women cried, “Meri maa ko bachaa lo (Save my mother).” The locals continued their efforts and managed to pull all five occupants out of the ditch.Watch the video here: An ambulance was called to the spot, and the rescued occupants were taken to hospital for treatment.- Ends(With inputs from Abhishek Verma)Published On: Aug 26, 2026 17:00 IST