Tourists traveling from Manali to Sissu and the Atal Tunnel to enjoy the weekend snowfall were caught off guard as the roads turned slippery and hazardous, making it unsafe to drive back. According to authorities, more than 1,000 vehicles were stuck at the tunnel alone on Sunday evening, causing massive traffic congestion both inside and outside the tunnel.
While some visitors stayed overnight in Sissu, many others were forced to spend the night inside their vehicles, trapped in the tunnel for nearly 20 hours.
