A man jumped from a van to escape as a trailer loaded with new cars flipped onto it in southern China.

The terrifying dashcam footage was filmed in Kangding City in Sichuan Province on August 18.

The trailer was navigating a narrow, two-way road, where caution is paramount due to the limited space. As it descended the slope, the driver suddenly realised the brakes had failed, and the vehicle began to careen out of control. In a desperate bid to minimise the damage, the driver steered the truck towards a flowerbed on the opposite lane before the trailer toppled over.

A nearby minivan was caught in the process, with passengers inside making a dramatic escape by jumping out of the vehicle. Fortunately, the minivan only sustained side damage, and no one was injured.

The accident caused significant traffic congestion on the Luding-Kangding section of National Highway 318, disrupting the flow of vehicles for an extended period.

Traffic police quickly responded to the emergency call, arriving at the scene to conduct rescue operations and manage the situation. Thanks to their swift action, the road was soon cleared and reopened to traffic.

While there were no injuries, the accident resulted in considerable financial losses. The overturned trailer and its cargo—five brand-new Toyota Prado SUVs—suffered extensive damage. The exact extent of the losses is still under assessment.

8月18日，四川境内318川藏线康定段发生一起惊险的交通事故。一辆满载新车的挂车在行驶在下坡路段的过程中，撞向对面车道旁的花坛后突然侧翻，所幸未造成人员伤亡。
据事发时的行车记录仪显示，事故发生时，挂车正行驶在一段狭窄的双向车道上。由于道路狭窄，过往车辆需谨慎避让通过。然而，就在这关键时刻，正在下坡的挂车司机发现刹车失灵，车辆开始失控。为了降低损失，司机紧急将车辆驶向对面车道旁的花坛后侧翻，一旁的面包车受到波及，车上有人员紧急跳车逃生，幸运的是面包车只是侧面收到了冲击，没有人员伤亡。
事故导致318国道泸定至康定段长时间堵车，给过往车辆带来不便。交警部门在接到报警后迅速介入，展开救援和处置工作。经过交警的紧急处理，道路很快恢复了通畅。
此次事故虽然未造成人员伤亡，但给相关方面带来了不小的财产损失。挂车及所载的五辆丰田普拉多新车在事故中受损，具体损失情况还需进一步评估。