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'Car hit pothole, she started breathing': Husband recalls moment ‘brain-dead’ wife came back to life in UP

TT Editor·Updated: 11 Mar 2026 10:46 pm IST
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'Car hit pothole, she started breathing': Husband recalls moment ‘brain-dead’ wife came back to life in UP

In a remarkable incident in Uttar Pradesh, Vineeta Shukla, a 38-year-old woman, regained consciousness after being declared 'brain-dead' following a car accident that occurred on February 22. The accident happened when her husband was driving, and the vehicle hit a pothole, which resulted in her losing consciousness due to severe head trauma. Despite medical professionals believing there was little hope for recovery, her husband, Ajay Shukla, remained hopeful. After several tense days in the hospital, Vineeta exhibited signs of life, astonishing doctors and her family. This unexpected turn of events has garnered attention and sparked discussions about road safety in India, particularly concerning the dangers posed by poorly maintained roads. As the family celebrates this miraculous recovery, it also highlights the urgent need for improvements in infrastructure to prevent similar accidents in the future.

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