A viral video of a car after it plunged into a temple pond at Sri Shiva Ganga Rajarajeshwara Swamy Temple in Maheshwaram, Telangana has gone viral. The driver reportedly lost control while negotiating a sharp turn near Maheshwaram Gate but escaped by opening the car door. No other occupants were present, and no injuries were reported.
A speeding Toyota Innova Crysta plunged into the temple pond at Sri Shiva Ganga Rajarajeshwara Swamy Temple in Maheshwaram, Ranga Reddy district, on the outskirts of Hyderabad, around midnight on Sunday. The driver managed to escape from the vehicle, and no injuries were reported. The incident came to light after a video of the car entering the temple tank, locally known as a koneru, circulated on social media, triggering reactions about road safety and the need for protective measures around the temple.
Driver loses control near sharp turn
According to preliminary information, the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle while negotiating a sharp turn near Maheshwaram Gate. The car veered off the road and plunged into the temple tank.
The driver immediately opened the car door and managed to get out safely. There were no other occupants in the vehicle at the time of the accident.
As the incident occurred around midnight, when nobody was reportedly present in the vicinity of the temple, a potentially serious tragedy was averted.
Maheshwaram police are investigating the incident.
Video sparks road safety debate
The viral video prompted a range of reactions on social media. One user jokingly wrote, 'Nimajjanam done successfully', referring to the immersion of the car in the temple tank.
Another user tagged Telangana officials and called for a protective wall around the temple to prevent similar accidents and improve devotees' safety, particularly when large crowds gather.
Other comments questioned the driver's conduct, with one user suggesting that the driver might have been watching reels/videos while driving. However, there is no confirmed evidence that distracted driving caused the accident.
Police are examining the circumstances of the crash.
