NEW DELHI: Anurag Dobhal, a popular Indian motovlogger and former contestant on Bigg Boss 17, was injured after crashing his SUV while livestreaming on social media on the Delhi–Meerut Expressway.
The crash happened near Masuri in Ghaziabad, where Dobhal was seen driving a Toyota Fortuner at speeds of around 140–150 km/h during an Instagram livestream that was being watched by more than 80,000 people.
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(Photos) 'Final drive': YouTuber Anurag Dobhal crashes SUV during livestream at 140 kmph; had spoken of 'suicidal thoughts' days earlierIn the video, Dobhal appeared visibly distressed and spoke about feeling lonely and emotionally overwhelmed. Addressing his mother, he said: “When I return in the next birth, please give me love.”
A Hindi song, “Jisko Jo Bhi Milta Hai”, could also be heard playing inside the vehicle during the livestream.
Shortly before the crash, Dobhal turned the camera towards the windscreen and speedometer as the car accelerated. Moments later, the vehicle veered towards the highway divider and hit the median barrier.
People nearby rushed to help and alerted the police. Officers later took Dobhal to Subharti Hospital in Meerut for treatment. Doctors said he suffered injuries and fractures but is currently in a stable condition.
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In earlier vlogs, he alleged that his family opposed his inter-caste marriage and said the situation had pushed him into depression.
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