Biker cheats death after Arunachal landslide almost sweeps him off mountain road
A biker was caught in a landslide while crossing a damaged, mud-covered road in Arunachal Pradesh. The video has highlighted how relentless rain is making travel dangerous across north-east India.
A heart-stopping video from Arunachal Pradesh has gone viral after capturing the terrifying moment a biker was swept away by a sudden landslide while attempting to cross a rain-damaged mountain road.
Remarkably, the biker escaped without injuries despite the frightening ordeal.
The incident occurred on June 28 in Siji, Lower Siang district, where relentless monsoon rains have left roads vulnerable to landslides and erosion. The now-viral clip begins with the biker cautiously making his way across a narrow, mud-covered stretch of road carved into the hillside.
As he inches forward, the unstable mountainside suddenly gives way. Within seconds, a massive section of earth and rocks collapses beneath him, dragging both the biker and his motorcycle downhill with the moving debris.
The landslide continues to rumble down the slope before spilling into the Siji River below, sending clouds of mud and dust into the air.
The dramatic visuals have left viewers stunned, with many describing the biker's survival as nothing short of miraculous.
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Sharing the footage on social media, the user noted that the incident occurred amid incessant rainfall across Northeast India. According to the caption, the landslide not only carried the biker downhill but also blocked the flow of the Siji River.
Fortunately, the biker managed to escape unharmed despite being caught in the collapsing hillside. "He should probably buy a lottery," the caption read, highlighting the extraordinary luck that likely saved his life.
The video has since been widely circulated online, with users expressing relief that the biker survived and praising his resilience. Others also pointed to the incident as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by landslides during the monsoon, particularly in the hilly regions of Northeast India, where heavy rainfall can rapidly destabilise slopes and make mountain roads extremely hazardous.
The clip serves as a sobering reminder of how quickly conditions can change during the rainy season and how, in a matter of seconds, an ordinary journey can turn into a life-threatening escape.