The recent collision between a Maruti Suzuki Victoris and a Tata Nexon in Uttarakhand has drawn widespread attention, as both SUVs hold 5-star safety ratings.
The incident, captured on video from a mountain road in Almora district, offers a real-world glimpse into how modern safety engineering performs outside controlled crash-test environments. Footage shows the Victoris sustaining damage to parts like fender and bumper. The Nexon also appears to have absorbed a frontal impact, towards the right side of the car. With vehicle safety becoming a key priority for Indian buyers, this accident has renewed discussions around how cars behave in actual on-road situations. Also Read: Mahindra XUV700 Facelift (XUV 7XO): Expected Design And Feature Updates Explained
What Happened: The Almora Crash Details
A recent accident in Almora district, Uttarakhand, brought together two SUVs, the Victoris and the Nexon, both of which carry 5-star crash safety ratings. The collision offers a rare real-world check on how vehicles rated for safety perform under live accident conditions.The video of the incident shows the two SUVs colliding on a curved mountain road. According to the footage, the rear of the Victoris was struck first, while the Nexon sustained a frontal impact on its right side. The Nexon shows damage to its front bumper, headlamp assembly, fender and even the front wheel on the driver’s side appears impacted.
On the Victoris side, visible damage was limited to the front bumper, fender, and headlamp, with no apparent structural collapse. The wheels remained intact and the SUV appeared capable of being driven, despite visible cosmetic damage.
Safety Ratings vs Real-World Outcome
Both SUVs involved are among the few sold in India that carry full 5-star crash-test ratings under global/national safety programmes. The Victoris recently secured strong scores in adult- and child-occupant protection tests in the independent crash test agencies’ assessments. The Nexon also enjoys a reputation for structural integrity and has repeatedly earned 5 stars for adult occupant protection in formal crash tests.That said, real-world crashes do not mirror lab conditions: the speed, angle of impact, road gradient and other factors vary, and outcomes can differ even for high-rated cars. What this crash does provide, however, is a visible example of how these SUVs’ safety engineering fares in uncontrolled, real-life conditions.
What the Crash Video Shows: Key Takeaways
- The Victoris’ rear-end held up reasonably well, with no major deformation visible around the passenger cabin or underbody.- The Nexon’s front end absorbed the brunt of impact; damage to bumper, headlamp, wheel suggests significant energy absorption by the front crumple zones.
- Both cars avoided catastrophic collapse of passenger cabins, suggesting that the safety cell structure in both vehicles remained fairly resilient.
- Because both SUVs carry 5-star safety credentials, this incident reinforces that safety hardware may indeed offer meaningful protection in accidents, though with usual caveats about accident severity and conditions.
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What It Means For Car Buyers
For buyers planning SUVs in similar categories, this collision highlights that certified safety ratings do matter. While no official injury report has been shared from this accident, the structural resilience observed in both cars underlines the importance of crash-proof build, especially for mountain roads or unpredictable terrain.That said, one incident is not conclusive proof, but a reminder to always value verified safety performance when choosing a vehicle.
