Himachal Pradesh witnessed the season's first snow this week. While tourists and locals celebrated the snowfall by taking pictures and videos, many people had horrifying experiences navigating the hill station in cars. A video is doing rounds on social media showing cars losing control on snow-covered roads near Atal Tunnel.
The clip shows multiple cars skidding out of control on the snowy stretch, which connects Manali to Lahaul-Spiti Valley. It also captures a man jumping out of a moving car, narrowly escaping a tragic incident. The video shared on Instagram, shows a Mahindra Thar losing control and sliding backwards on the icy road.
As soon as the driver realises the imminent danger, he jumps out of the moving car, narrowly avoiding a tragic fall. Watch the video below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by 🇳🇮🇹🇮🇸🇭 🇷🇺🇭🇪🇱🇦 (@nangalvasi) The clip was shared on Instagram by user Nitish Ruhela on Friday. The video raised safety concerns among viewers.
Many commented on the lack of proper precautions for snowy conditions. Reacting to the clip, one user wrote, "Use winter tires !! So simple !! Pump breaks , give direction to steering Wheel in the direction you want to go !! Basic Tips". "True, he should have used engine braking instead of pressing brakes in snow," commented another.
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