Manali Snow Horror: Driver Dragged by Skidding Car on Ice, Escapes Death by Inches

Published on: 24 Jan 2026 at 06:20 PM

Published by: Gill Bikram

Manali Snow Horror: Driver Dragged by Skidding Car on Ice, Escapes Death by Inches

Heavy snowfall in Himachal Pradesh’s Manali, a major tourist draw, is proving deadly amid accidents. A chilling viral CCTV footage has left viewers horrified: a roadside car suddenly skids on ice. The driver grabs the bonnet to stop it, but slips, getting dragged as the vehicle accelerates.

पहाड़ों में इस वक्त भारी बर्फबारी हो रही है. हिमाचल का मनाली भी बर्फ की सफेद चादर में लिपटा हुआ है. इस बीच एक ऐसा रोंगटे खड़े कर देने वाला वीडियो सामने आया है, जो यह साबित करता है कि पहाड़ों पर लापरवाही जानलेवा हो सकती है. सोशल मीडिया पर वायरल हो रहे इस सीसीटीवी फुटेज में… pic.twitter.com/ctkUNZUti7

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The video clearly shows him losing balance while futilely trying to halt it with his hands, falling onto the road. Miraculously, he dodges the moving tires just in time. A moment’s delay could have been fatal, underscoring how minor negligence in snowy hills can turn deadly.

Authorities and experts now urge extra caution for tourists and locals: Use snow chains on tires in icy areas when parking. Most importantly, never physically try stopping a skidding vehicle—human life is priceless.