A chilling video from Arunachal Pradesh has gone viral on social media, showing the dramatic moment a motorcyclist is swept away by a sudden landslide while riding along a rain-lashed mountain road in the state’s Lower Siang district.
The alarming incident is said to have taken place on June 28 in Siji village, during persistent monsoon rains that have caused landslides and damaged roads in multiple areas of Northeast India.
Landslide Sweeps Away Biker
The viral clip shows the biker carefully attempting to cross a narrow, muddy stretch of road carved along a hillside. As he slowly moves forward, the unstable slope suddenly collapses beneath him without warning.
Within seconds, a massive section of mud, rocks and debris crashes downhill, dragging the rider and his motorcycle along with it. The landslide continues rolling down the mountainside before spilling into the Siji River below, creating a huge cloud of dust and mud. Despite the horrifying visuals, the biker miraculously survived the incident without any reported injuries.
The video has left internet users stunned, with many calling the rider’s escape a 'second chance at life.' Several users described the survival as miraculous, considering the sheer intensity of the landslide captured on camera.
Video Sparks Safety Concerns
The video was posted online with assertions that continuous rainfall in the area caused the collapse and briefly obstructed the Siji River’s flow because of the debris. The caption of the viral post, referring to the rider’s remarkable luck in surviving, stated, “He should probably buy a lottery.”
The clip has since been widely circulated across social media platforms, sparking conversations about the dangers of travelling through mountainous regions during the monsoon season. Many users also pointed out how continuous rainfall in hilly terrains can rapidly destabilise slopes, making roads extremely dangerous for commuters.