Two friends from Hamirpur narrowly escaped death after a massive deodar tree collapsed onto their moving vehicle in the Barot Valley of Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh.
By DW Pulse | Mandi โ August 9, 2026 โ A harrowing incident in Himachal Pradeshโs Mandi district saw two young men, Shubham and Vishal, survive a life-threatening accident when a deodar tree fell directly onto their car near Gurahla Despite the vehicle being crushed, both men emerged completely unharmed, describing the survival as nothing short of a miracle
Key Highlights
- The incident occurred in Barot Valley, Mandi, after the individuals had finished a banking examination and were returning to Shimla
- The car was heavily damaged, yet both occupants survived without a single scratch
- Locals and the survivors have termed the event a miraculous escape, highlighting the unpredictability of mountainous terrain
Incident Details
Shubham and Vishal, who are currently residing in Shimla for competitive exam preparation, visited Mandi for a banking examination After completing their exam, they decided to explore the scenic Barot Valley While returning, they briefly stopped near Gurahla to photograph a landslide before continuing their journey
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A Miracle Survival
As their car moved forward, a massive deodar tree suddenly collapsed from the hillside, landing directly on their vehicle and causing extensive damage [The impact created a loud noise and filled the area with dustWhen the dust settled, witnesses were stunned to see both men exit the vehicle unscathed The survivors expressed deep gratitude, feeling as though they had been granted a new lease on life