Maharajganj: A major accident occurred during the Sawan fair at the Panchmukhi Shiva Temple premises in Uttar Pradesh's Maharajganj on Monday evening, causing panic among locals. A young man performing stunts inside the 'Well of Death' (Maut Ka Kuan) lost his balance and fell from his bike mid-performance.
Surprisingly, despite the fall, the motorcycle continued circling the well’s vertical walls at high speed without a driver for nearly an hour.
A video of the dramatic incident has surfaced online and is now going viral on social media. In the footage, the bike can be seen racing along the well’s walls while stunned spectators watch. The video also shows two cars and a bike and some people inside the well.
यूपी के महराजगंज में मौत के कुएं में बाइक से स्टंट कर रहा युवक अचानक संतुलन खोकर नीचे गिरा
— ऋषभ त्यागी (वशिष्ठ) (@RISHABH79RAAZ) July 30, 2025
हादसे के बाद भी बाइक खुद-ब-खुद चलती रही
युवक की हालत गंभीर बताई जा रही है pic.twitter.com/pNpeYMDtB8
Stuntman Serious After Accident
Reportedly, the young stuntman's condition is serious after the accident.
'If Maut Se Khelna Had A Face': Man Stuns Netizens By Grabbing Beehive With Bare Hands In Viral VideoWhat Is Maut Ka Kuan?
The 'Maut Ka Kuan', also known as the 'Well of Death' or 'Wall of Death', is a popular and thrilling attraction at fairs and carnivals. In this daring stunt show, motorcyclists and sometimes car drivers, ride at high speeds along the vertical walls of a large cylindrical structure. Using centrifugal force, they appear to defy gravity, creating a heart-pounding spectacle for the audience.
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