A late-night road accident in Guwahati’s Zoo Road area left Bollywood actor Ashish Vidyarthi and his wife Rupali Baruah injured on Friday.
The incident occurred around midnight in front of The Guwahati Address Hotel on Zoo Road, under the jurisdiction of Geetanagar Police Station. According to sources, the couple was hit by a speeding Avenger motorcycle bearing registration number AS-01-DY-5061.
The motorcycle, reportedly travelling at high speed from the Chandmari side, struck Vidyarthi and Baruah while they were crossing the road. Both sustained injuries in the impact. The biker also suffered serious injuries.
Police from Geetanagar Police Station reached the spot soon after the accident and shifted the injured motorcyclist to Gauhati Medical College Hospital for treatment. Vidyarthi and Baruah also received medical attention.
Sources said the couple had stepped out after dinner at The Guwahati Address restaurant near Zoo Tiniali and were crossing the road when the accident took place.
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Following the incident, Vidyarthi shared a video update to reassure fans and well-wishers about their condition.
“Rupali and I were crossing the street yesterday when a bike hit us. We are both fine. Rupali is under observation and everything is okay. I am absolutely fine. I had a minor injury, but there is nothing to worry about. I just wanted to let everyone know that yes, this incident happened, but we are good. There is nothing to sensationalise. I have also come to know that the biker has now regained consciousness, and I hope he is fine,” he said.
“That is what I wanted to share with all of you. Thank you so much for your concern and best wishes. We have been taken very, very good care of by the emergency staff,” he added.
Apart from his long career in films, Vidyarthi has recently gained popularity as a food and travel vlogger. He has been regularly posting videos on his YouTube channel documenting his travels across Assam and the Northeast, and currently has around 2.4 million subscribers.
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