Tourist Takes Extreme Measures: Drives SUV Through River to Beat Himachal Pradesh Traffic Jam

As Christmas and New Year celebrations draw tourists to Himachal Pradesh, the state faces severe traffic congestion, with one visitor resorting to driving a Mahindra Thar SUV through the Chandra river in Lahaul Valley to avoid road jams, said reports

While videos of the incident circulate on social media, locals criticize the risky move. The influx of around 55,000 vehicles through the Atal tunnel in Rohtang in the past three days has led to traffic snarls, posing a challenge for local administration.

Authorities appeal for adherence to traffic rules amid concerns about the ecological impact on the fragile region.

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