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Youth Swept into River While Crossing Flooded Bridge on Bike in Shivpuri, Rescued by Swimming
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 09:48 PM
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Heavy rains in Shivpuri district caused river levels to rise, and a young man attempting to cross a flooded bridge on a motorcycle was swept into the current. He managed to swim to safety and was rescued.
Continuous rainfall in Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh has raised water levels in rivers and drainage channels, creating hazardous conditions across the region. Local authorities have warned residents about the rapid rise in flow and the risk of flash floods.
In the Rannau police‑station area, a young man tried to ride his motorcycle across a bridge that was already submerged under fast‑moving water. The strong current pulled him into the river, causing his bike to be swept away as well.
The youth managed to keep his head above water and swam toward the bank, where he was pulled to safety by onlookers. Emergency services were alerted, and the incident underscores the danger of attempting to cross flooded infrastructure during heavy rain.
In the Rannau police‑station area, a young man tried to ride his motorcycle across a bridge that was already submerged under fast‑moving water. The strong current pulled him into the river, causing his bike to be swept away as well.
The youth managed to keep his head above water and swam toward the bank, where he was pulled to safety by onlookers. Emergency services were alerted, and the incident underscores the danger of attempting to cross flooded infrastructure during heavy rain.