A dramatic rockfall in Manali, Himachal Pradesh, sent motorists fleeing on January 30.

Footage shows the moment rocks tumbled down a mountain and crashed onto a section of the Manali-Chandigarh National Highway.

Quick-thinking motorists quickly reversed to avoid the cascading debris and pedestrians managed to flee just in time.

The collapse from Darki Hill created a large cloud of dust but fortunately, there are no reports of any damage or injuries.

After a few hours, the road was reopened.

Dramatic Mountain Collapse video results in Temporarily closure of Traffic on Manali-Chandigarh National Highway

In a dramatic turn of events on 30th January , a section of the mountain between Raison and Toll Plaza on the Manali-Chandigarh National Highway collapsed, bringing vehicular movement to a standstill. The incident occurred against the backdrop of a severe drought, adding an unexpected layer of complexity to the situation.
Witnesses described the terrifying moment when debris cascaded onto the highway from the fractured hill, forcing drivers to think on their feet. Quick-thinking motorists tactfully reversed their vehicles, narrowly escaping potential disaster as stones and debris rained down around them. Miraculously, both vehicles and pedestrians emerged unscathed from the unexpected natural calamity.
The collapse, originating from Darki Hill, created a cloud of dust and soil that swept across a considerable expanse, there have been no reports of significant damage resulting from the hill’s sudden rupture.

Authorities acted promptly to assess the aftermath of the collapse, ensuring that emergency response teams were deployed to the scene. The temporary closure of the affected stretch of the highway caused a brief disruption, but after some hours of efforts debris was cleared and traffic movement started.


Dramatic Mountain Collapse video results in Temporarily closure of Traffic on Manali-Chandigarh National Highway