Thousands were watching when YouTuber Anurag Dobhal lost control of his SUV on the Delhi–Meerut Expressway.
Dobhal, who runs the UK07 Rider YouTube channel, was livestreaming on Instagram late on 7 March. The crash happened during the broadcast while more than 80,000 viewers were tuned in.
The accident left the content creator seriously injured. He was first taken to Subharti Hospital in Meerut and later shifted to another hospital where he is currently receiving ICU care.
Here is what we know so far.
The Livestream That Ended In A Crash
On the night of 7 March, Dobhal started an Instagram livestream while driving his SUV on the Delhi–Meerut Expressway.
According to reports, more than 80,000 viewers had joined the stream.
During the broadcast, Dobhal played the Hindi song “Jisko Jo Bhi Milta Hai”. At one point he addressed his mother and said, “When I return in the next birth, please give me love.”
He described the drive as his “final drive”.
The camera later showed the road ahead while the vehicle was travelling at speeds above 150 km per hour.
Moments later, the SUV veered toward the median barrier and crashed.
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What Happened After The Crash
Bystanders at the scene rushed to help him after the collision.
Dobhal was taken to Subharti Hospital in Meerut before being moved to another hospital for ICU treatment.
His manager Rohit Pandey later shared a message asking people not to speculate about the incident and said an official update would be provided.
Dobhal’s wife Ritika Chauhan also visited him at the hospital and said he is strong and recovering.
Family Dispute And His Earlier Statements
Days before the crash, Dobhal had released a nearly two hour video discussing personal issues.
In the video, he said he had been facing harassment from family members after his inter caste marriage.
Dobhal also claimed he had transferred all his property to his mother’s name to avoid possible alimony complications if a divorce ever happened.
According to him, when he later needed the money, his family refused to return it.
He said the situation left him feeling isolated and that he had attempted suicide twice earlier.
Who Is UK07 Rider
Anurag Dobhal is known online as UK07 Rider.
His YouTube channel has more than 8 million subscribers and features motorcycle rides, travel vlogs and lifestyle content.
He also appeared as a contestant on the reality television show Bigg Boss.
Mental Health Support In India
India’s National Health Policy 2017 recognised mental health as a national health priority.
The government also runs the Tele MANAS helpline, a 24 hour tele mental health service.
People seeking support can call 1800 891 4416 for assistance.
Investigation Underway
Police said an investigation into the crash is underway.
Officials said they will question Dobhal once his medical condition improves.
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