Himachal Pradesh: A man jumps from a sliding SUV near the Atal Tunnel, escaping from injury

A man was in near danger near Atal Tunnel in Himachal Pradesh and managed to jump out of his four-wheeler in time to save himself. A video clip circulated on social media showed the incident, where several vehicles could be seen sliding and struggling to navigate on the snow-covered road near the tunnel.

Operational since 2020, the Atal Tunnel is celebrated as an engineering marvel, significantly reducing travel time between Manali and Lahaul-Spiti Valley by bypassing treacherous mountain passes. However, heavy snowfall during the winter makes driving risky, with icy roads and steep slopes posing serious challenges to motorists.

In the recent accident that occurred near Atal Tunnel, an SUV that was descending on the icy road lost control and started sliding uncontrollably. The driver was unable to regain control, so he made a split-second decision to jump from the moving car. He rolled to the ground moments before the car came to a stop after crashing into a wall, narrowly avoiding what could have been a tragic accident.

The video clip of the incident sparked widespread reactions on social media, as viewers expressed their shock and relief that the man survived without being seriously harmed.

The translated comment accompanying the post stated the following: “If you’re going to panic, it’s better not to go at all. But if you are going, follow the advice, and everything will be fine. If it’s snowing far from your location, go somewhere nearby to enjoy it instead. Especially in the Atal Tunnel Set your time to a maximum of 30 minutes, enjoy, then leave!

One user commented on the Instagram video: “Brother, guide these people from the Canadian drivers’ book!! What to do while driving in the snow! “This can help people understand what they should do, instead of jumping out of the car and endangering the lives of others.”