Terrifying moment car dangles precariously over sheer cliff drop sparking frantic mission to save occupants inside
The white SUV was spotted teetering over the cliff by passersby, with its occupants moments away from a near-perilous fall.
5
5
5
The vehicle had reportedly swerved off the road after skidding on snow on the Xinjiang Duku Highway in western China.
It was left dangling precariously with its rear left wheel elevated off the ground.
A group of Good Samaritans found it in the precarious spot and pulled over to help.
The SUV's driver was found apparently unable to reverse the car onto the icy roadside or get out of the vehicle safely.
A woman, named only as Ms Deng by local media, filmed the rescue effort as she and her friends stopped to help.
They had been on a trip to a lake as they drove up the mountain - and pulled over when they spotted the dangling car.
The video begins with a look at just how fraught the situation is as the passersby approach the trapped vehicle.
They begin to try and heave the car back to safety as more and more motorists park nearby to lend a hand.
In a heart-stopping moment, one of the rescue party removes a suitcase from the back of the car - risking shifting more weight onto the car's front tyres.
A rumble of thunder can be heard as the rescue mission becomes increasingly tense.
Shock vid shows half-frozen paraglider who was sucked 5 MILES into sky by vortex & left shivering in -40C conditions
But at least six men lend their strength to helping keep the car on the ledge, gradually pulling it back to safety.
Eventually, they manage to heave the SUV further back from the brink.
The rescuers then tie a rope onto the back of the car to properly drag it back to firm ground.
According to reports, the two unnamed people inside the vehicle were unharmed in the bone-chilling ordeal.
Authorities have warned motorists to be aware of weather conditions and to maintain a safe distance when driving, News X has reported.
They also urge road users to park properly on the viewing platforms.
The Duku Highway sits on what was historically known as the Silk Road.
It is as well known for its stunning views and landscapes as it is for its dangerous driving conditions.
Back in 2021, another car rolled off a cliff edge on the same highway.
While several family members were able to leap out of the car in time, but one woman inside was unable to escape in time.
She survived the fall, but suffered severe hip injuries.
5
5
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
BBC News
5 hours ago
- BBC News
Buildings collapse in Turkey after big earthquake
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 hit has hit the northwest of Turkey causing 16 buildings to collapse. It struck in Balikesir province and could be felt in other provinces including the capital of Istanbul which is around 125 miles away (around the same distance as London to Birmingham). Rescue teams have been working through the night to help people who were affected, and one person is reported to have died. Several aftershocks followed the initial earthquake and Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he wishes all affected citizens a speedy last time Turkey had an earthquake was in February 2023. It was a magnitude of 7.8 and caused devastation across the south-eastern region of the country. What is the Richter scale? The Richter scale measures how powerful an earthquake is, otherwise known as its magnitude. Scientists use a seismometer to record vibrations from the earthquakes which produces a earthquake will then be given a number on the Richter scale from Moment Magnitude Scale (MMS) is a more accurate way to measure earthquakes these days. It measures the amount of energy released which gives a more accurate measure of how powerful it is. The most powerful earthquake to ever be recorded was in Valdivia, Chile in 1960. It measured a magnitude of 9.5 and lasted for 10 minutes. What should you do during an earthquake? It's very unlikely you will experience a powerful earthquake in the UK, but if you're travelling abroad, it's good to know what to do if you ever find yourself in an earthquake. During an earthquake, remember to: drop, cover and hold on. That means wherever you are, you should drop to your knees, and hold on to something that is secure. You should then cover your head and neck with your arms and if you can, crawl underneath something sturdy for cover. If you can, you could hold onto a chair leg or table leg to keep yourself safest place to be is indoors under a sturdy table or desk and away from windows or heavy objects.
The Independent
8 hours ago
- The Independent
Japan moves to evacuate millions of people as torrential rain triggers flooding and landslides
Torrential rain triggered severe flooding and landslides across Japan 's Kyushu region on Monday, forcing authorities to call for the evacuation of millions of residents. In Kumamoto prefecture on Kyushu, Japan's southernmost main island, streets and neighbourhoods were submerged under about a metre of water, with rivers overflowing, vehicles swept away, and infrastructure heavily damaged, according to The Japan Times. Several people remained missing as rescue efforts continued on Monday. Tamana city in Kumamoto saw a record-breaking downpour of 37cm in just six hours, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. While the highest-level rain alert was downgraded later in the day, officials warned that the saturated ground remained highly unstable, increasing the risk of further landslides. The Fire and Disaster Management Agency said more than three million people were under evacuation advisories, including hundreds of thousands facing Japan's most urgent warning level. There are reports of missing individuals in both Kumamoto and neighbouring Fukuoka prefecture, according to Japan's broadcaster NHK. In Kosa town, a man disappeared after a landslide reportedly struck near his home, while in Misato, emergency teams struggled to reach an elderly resident trapped by debris. 'Rain was so heavy that I couldn't see what's in front of me for four to five hours,' Misato town official Kazuhiro Masunaga was quoted as saying by The Japan Times. Japan's prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, ordered an assessment of the damage and the mobilisation of government resources as sections of Kyushu's high-speed rail network continued to be disrupted. Extreme rainfall events like this are becoming more frequent in Japan due to a combination of seasonal weather patterns and the effects of climate change, experts believe. In mountainous regions such as Kumamoto, the risk is heightened – steep slopes combined with waterlogged soil can quickly collapse, setting off dangerous landslides.
Telegraph
10 hours ago
- Telegraph
China unleashes ‘dumping' epidemic across Europe
Beijing is dumping a fresh wave of cheap goods in Europe, including air conditioners, motorbikes and swimsuits after Donald Trump stepped up his trade war, new data shows. The European Commission (EC) warned more than 100 categories of goods had seen 'harmful increases' in volumes shipped to the Continent in the first half of the year, with China branded the worst offender. Data published by Brussels suggests Beijing is flooding the trading bloc with goods ranging from leather to car engines amid increasing evidence that the world's second biggest economy is trying to divert shipments to other countries because of Mr Trump's tariffs. The EC said that compared with a year ago, there had been a 2,616pc increase in imports of xylol, a chemical often used in paint thinners, which was being imported at prices roughly 30pc cheaper than 2024. Heatwaves in Europe have also triggered a 36pc increase in air conditioning units from China that the EC said were being sold at prices 7pc lower than a year ago. Trump's tariffs The increases in dozens of products being dumped in Europe come after President Trump raised tariffs on Chinese goods being imported into the US to as high as 145pc as tensions simmered between the two nations. However, officials agreed to a trade truce in Geneva in May, although a 90-day pause on other trade barriers is due to expire next week. Average US tariffs on Chinese exports now stand at 55pc and cover all goods, according to analysis by the Peterson Institute. China's average tariffs on US exports average 32.6pc. Officials in Brussels remain particularly concerned that Beijing will flood the bloc with cheap cars, as cutthroat competition in mainland China forces manufacturers to sell abroad. Last month, officials warned that the EU will not tolerate 'dumping' of Chinese electric vehicles. Teresa Ribera, EC's vice president, added that the bloc also refused to import 'cheap equipment' to help get to net zero. 'There is this assumption that counting on cheap equipment could be good to boost the potential of new developments and new decarbonisation pathways,' she said. 'And there may be truth on one side, but as you also know, it may be difficult in terms of how it could impact on the capacity to ensure a level playing field. So we cannot accept any type of dumping practices.' While the EC said it had not found evidence that cheap cars were landing in Europe, it noted there were increasing shipments of car and van trailers, as well as big petrol and diesel engines. Turkey has also dumped an increasing amount of goods onto the continent, including rubber and basic metals, according to the Commission, while it added that South Korea was also increasing shipments of chemicals to Europe at knockdown prices.
