A driver narrowly escaped as a giant rock hit his SUV on a highway in southern China.

Dramatic video filmed on the 318 Highway section of Sister Lakes in Batang County in Sichuan Province on May 16, shows a rock tumbling down a mountain and striking a black Volkswagen Teramont on the road under it.

The vehicle was seen overturned on its side, with severe head deformation, engine compartment sustaining damage and multiple airbags deployed.

On the morning of May 17, local authorities responded, confirming that no casualties were reported in the accident.

The affected road section is currently under repair, and there were safety warning signs in place to caution motorists about the area. Drivers were reminded to maintain appropriate speeds and be observant while passing through.

According to reports, the occupants of the vehicle had temporarily stepped out to take photos due to a traffic jam when the rockfall occurred, striking the SUV.

Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

Following the incident, the damaged off-road vehicle was towed away from the scene.

The video was provided by local media with permission.

5月16日，四川甘孜巴塘县318线姊妹湖段发生山体落石砸坏车辆。视频中，一辆渝B牌照的黑色途昂越野车被巨石砸中车头，车头变形严重，车身侧翻，引擎部位受损，多个气囊弹出。事发地为四川巴塘姊妹湖国家湿地公园，此地海拔为4486米，冬天被冰雪覆盖，直到次年夏天才会逐渐融化。
5月17日上午，巴塘当地警方回应称，该起事故未造成人员伤亡，事发地段正在修路，当地在该地段设有安全提示标语，提醒自驾车主注意车速，观察通行。5月16日当天，车上人员在遇到堵车后临时下车拍照，落石砸中越野车，所幸没有造成人员伤亡。事发后，越野车被拖离现场。