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A video circulating on social
media shows a Mahindra Thar SUV colliding with and getting stuck in an overhead
kilometer signboard on National Highway 48 (NH-48) on the Delhi-Gurugram-Jaipur
road. The clip has left netizens shocked, appalled, and divided, with captions
hilariously mocking the driver for "Thar Airlines" or "missing
the exit.The footage shows the rugged
SUV flying through the air, then smashing into the overhead green highway sign,
leaving the vehicle hanging precariously in midair. Shared on platforms like
Instagram and Twitter (formerly Twitter), the video has garnered thousands of
views, sparking heated debate about road safety, reckless driving, and the
Thar, notorious for dramatic incidents.
Signs point to AI
generation—not a real crash. However, a closer look reveals strong indications
that this isn't a real accident, but rather an AI creation for viral
entertainment: signboards and number plates display strange or different text,
a common occurrence in AI videos. The Kerala (KL) registration of the vehicle
believed to be involved in the Delhi-NCR highway accident doesn't match
geographically. The mention of different locations (such as elements of the
Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in the NH-48 clip) further adds to the confusion. There have been no credible
news reports, police statements, or official confirmation from the NHAI or
local authorities regarding any such incident on this busy expressway.
Several fact-checks and user
comments on the repost clearly state it's AI-created, and many viral Reels
include disclaimers stating that they were digitally created. Fact-checking
outlets and social media users have quickly dismissed it as fabricated content,
highlighting how advanced AI tools can now create hyper-realistic (yet still
bad) accident simulations.
While there are no injuries or
real danger involved, the video underscores the importance of verifying content
before sharing—especially sensationalized crash footage that can mislead
viewers about road hazards. Experts remind drivers: high-speed highways like
NH-48 require complete attention, not stunts. Real accidents can happen in a
matter of seconds, but this one seems confined to the digital world. Be careful
online—not everything that looks real is.