A video, which appears to capture people looting soft drink bottles from a truck that has been overturned, has gone viral, and the situation has come in for sharp criticism on social media.

In the video, which has been widely circulated on X, a group of people can be seen gathering around a toppled vehicle and picking up crates of bottles, which have been scattered all over the road. Instead of helping the driver, who is apparently injured, the people in the video can be seen taking the goods.

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Video triggers debate over civic sense

According to the post accompanying the video, the incident is reported to have happened in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. However, the time and location of the video could not be verified.

The video appears to show a scene where people are running towards the vehicle and taking bottles, and some people at the scene seem to be saying “Loot lo” and laughing.

The video has since been shared on various platforms, leading to a lot of debate on the issue.

Social media reactions pour in

Users online expressed anger and disappointment over the incident, with many questioning the lack of empathy shown in the situation.

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“Such incidents are not uncommon… what explains this mass behaviour?” one user wrote while sharing the video. Another commented that the episode reflected a “pure lack of humanity,” while others pointed out that the items being taken were neither essential nor of high value.

Several users also noted that similar incidents have been reported in the past, where public property or goods were taken during moments of chaos.