Nilgiris: A timber-laden lorry rolled down a steep slope and plunged into a gorge nearly 100 feet deep near Kotagiri in Tamil Nadu’s Nilgiris district on Sunday, November 1. The incident was captured on video, which has since gone viral on social media.
According to media reports, the incident took place near Kattabettu on the Ooty-Kotagiri road. The lorry had been parked by the roadside when it suddenly tilted and rolled down the slope into a tea estate.
Reports said the vehicle was carrying a heavy load of timber. Recent rainfall had left the roadside ground wet, possibly weakening the soil and contributing to the accident. However, the exact cause has not been officially confirmed.
The lorry reportedly overturned several times before reaching the bottom of the gorge. The timber logs were scattered across the slope.
The driver reportedly escaped without major injuries. Reports also said there were no other casualties.
A video of the incident shows the heavily loaded vehicle losing balance and tumbling down the hillside. The dramatic visuals have drawn attention on social media.
The incident has once again highlighted the risks of parking heavy vehicles along narrow, steep hill roads, particularly during wet weather.
