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Driver’s split-second decision saves him as cars struggle on icy roads near Himachal’s Atal Tunnel; video goes viral

Manali and other areas in Himachal Pradesh were blanketed with heavy snowfall on December 9, turning the region into a picturesque winter wonderland.

Driver jumps off his car on icy roads near Himachal’s Atal Tunnel

A gripping video has emerged on Instagram, revealing cars struggling to maintain control on the snow-laden roads near the Atal Tunnel in Himachal Pradesh. The footage shows a series of vehicles skidding helplessly on the icy stretch, creating a tense and chaotic scene.

In a heart-stopping moment, a white Mahindra Thar slides backward, prompting the driver to leap out of the vehicle in desperation. The escape was dangerously close, with the driver landing just inches from the car’s front wheel—a split-second decision that averted a potential disaster.

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The video was posted by an entrepreneur, Nitish Ruhela, along with a long caption, “Dekho panic agar hona hai to jao hi mat, jana hai to advisory follow karo sab sahi hoga fir. Jahan bhee snow pad rahi hai agar apki rehne vali location se wo jagah dur hai to ap apni location ke pas jakar enjoy karo. Speacially atal tunnel par agar ap ho to max 30 mins enjoy karo aur nikal jao ….! (If you’re going to panic, then don’t go at all. If you must go, follow the advisory, and everything will be fine. Wherever it’s snowing, if that place is far from your current location, enjoy somewhere closer to where you are. Especially at the Atal Tunnel—if you’re there, enjoy for a maximum of 30 minutes and then move on…!)”

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Another Instagram video that went viral showcased the perilous roads of Manali, where vehicles struggled for control on the slick, icy surface. In one nerve-wracking scene, a car teeters dangerously close to the edge of a steep gorge, narrowly escaping a disastrous fall.

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Manali and other areas in Himachal Pradesh were blanketed with heavy snowfall on December 9, turning the region into a picturesque winter wonderland. However, the icy conditions have caused numerous accidents and left vehicles stranded. Social media is now flooded with videos showing cars skidding on slippery roads, highlighting the risks of driving in such harsh weather.

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