A compelling video from Jammu and Kashmir has surfaced, capturing a harrowing incident involving a Tata Punch SUV. Recorded by a bystander, the footage unveils the vehicle careening off the road, hurtling down a treacherous mountain slope. Despite bystanders’ efforts to intervene, the SUV succumbs to the forces of gravity. Thankfully, the driver demonstrates swift reflexes, exiting the vehicle moments before it tumbles down the mountainside, averting a potentially catastrophic outcome.
The exact cause of the accident remains uncertain, though the video implies that the driver may have lost control while navigating the steep descent. There seems to have been an effort to accelerate and regain control, albeit unsuccessful.
This event underscores the critical importance of adhering to safe driving practices, particularly in rugged mountainous terrain.
Instinct or luck ?#driveresponsibly #safedrive pic.twitter.com/aKGRanTvAI
— Prateek Singh (@Prateek34381357) June 2, 2024
Since its upload on X, the video has garnered over 54,000 views and elicited diverse responses from online users.
One user remarked, “The driver’s quick action in opening the door undoubtedly saved a life. A blend of presence of mind and a stroke of luck indeed.”
“An incredibly narrow escape. I’d call it sheer bravery,” commented another.
“That was a hair-raising brush with death,” echoed a third user.
In response to the video, a fourth user criticized, “Seems like someone took the term ‘Mini SUV’ too literally. This incident highlights the risks of inadequate knowledge about vehicles and reckless behavior, exacerbated by social media influencers who glamorize such stunts under the guise of caution.”
“Counting his blessings is an understatement for what he just dodged,” concurred a fifth user.
