In Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh, a video captures a Toyota Fortuner hanging from a cliff due to skidding on a slippery black ice-covered road. Tourists from Chandigarh were in the SUV, and despite being 4X4, the vehicle struggled on the icy surface, requiring local rescue. The incident highlights the risks of driving on black ice, exacerbated by tires designed for regular roads, and the challenge it poses even for experienced drivers.
This incident happened in Batal, Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh. There’s a video showing a Toyota Fortuner hanging from a cliff. The locals explain that the road was covered in slippery black ice, causing the Fortuner to skid and end up hanging off the cliff. Tourists from Chandigarh were in the Fortuner when it skidded on the icy road. The driver couldn’t control the vehicle, leading to the dangerous situation. Luckily, the locals rescued the five people in the SUV. The video reveals that the entire road was icy, making it challenging to drive even with 4X4 vehicles.
In India, many cars have tires designed for regular roads, providing little traction on slippery surfaces. This lack of grip likely contributed to the Fortuner accident. Even if the Fortuner was a 4X4, driving on such icy surfaces can be tough, especially for less experienced drivers.
Although the specific details are unclear, it’s suggested that the family arrived at the spot after sunset, making it difficult to identify whether it was water or black ice. Black ice forms when temperatures drop below freezing, causing water on the road to freeze, creating a hazardous driving surface.
Driving on black ice is highly risky and should be avoided whenever possible. Black ice, formed when temperatures drop and water freezes on the road, creates a nearly invisible and extremely slippery surface. Vehicles lose traction, making it challenging to control steering and braking. Due to its transparency, black ice is often hard to detect, increasing the likelihood of accidents. To ensure safety, it’s essential to exercise extreme caution in icy conditions, reduce speed, and consider delaying travel until road conditions improve.