What began as an ordinary day turned into a terrifying experience for a resident of Bilaspur, after the floor of his house reportedly cracked open, sending muddy water gushing out under high pressure. The incident, which occurred on Thursday, January 29, was captured on CCTV and has since gone viral on social media.

CCTV captures terrifying moment

The viral footage shows the man inside his house when the floor of his veranda suddenly begins to shake. Within seconds, dirty water floods the area, followed by the ground bursting open with force. The man is seen rushing away just in time to save himself.

According to posts circulating online, the incident was caused by an underground boring pipe that burst due to excessive pressure.

Neighbour’s boring work blamed

Reports suggest that there was no fault in the pipe beneath the affected house itself. Instead, the damage is believed to have resulted from heavy machine boring work being carried out at a neighbouring plot. The pressure from the drilling allegedly caused the underground pipeline in the nearby house to rupture, leading to the sudden eruption of water.

A post describing the incident stated that high-pressure boring work caused the ground to crack open, allowing a powerful stream of muddy water to surge into the house.

Video goes viral, sparks concern

The CCTV clip was shared on X by a user and has garnered over 1.5 lakh views. Netizens reacted with shock and concern, with many pointing out the potential danger had a child or another person been standing at the spot.

Several users criticised the lack of safety measures during underground drilling, while others questioned how boring activity in one plot could impact structures in neighbouring homes.

Calls for accountability

The incident has raised serious questions about safety protocols during heavy drilling and boring operations in residential areas. Residents online have urged authorities to take action and ensure stricter oversight to prevent such potentially fatal accidents in the future.

As of now, there has been no official statement from local authorities regarding the incident.