This is the horrific moment massive boulders bounce down a mountainside killing two and injuring three others as they crush cars beneath them.
Two Dead Three Injured As Mountain Boulders Crush Cars pic.twitter.com/A6DIqS8IhP
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Dashcam footage of the devastation shows one giant boulder crushing the rear of one car before it rolls on to smash and overturn a second vehicle.
A third car is then flipped onto its side by a second huge boulder, crushing it against a truck.
The terrifying rockslide happened after heavy rainfall at the start of the monsoon season in Dimapur, Nagaland State, northern India, on 4th July.
Local media reported that the road – National Highway 29 – was packed with visitors and holidaymakers.
One victim is said to have died instantly in the crush while a second died later of multiple injuries at hospital.
Three were injured and are being treated in hospital.
None of the five have been named by police.
Government Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio said: “With the advancement of technology in India and the resources available to the GoI, there should be no compromise in ensuring safety of our citizens.”
He also said: “The State Govt. is taking all necessary steps to provide emergency services, grant of ex-gratia for the deceased of Rs 4 lakh each and the necessary medical assistance and help to the injured.”
