Rocks tumbling down a mountain narrowly missed cars driving past under it in northwest China.

The video was filmed in Aksu Prefecture in a Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on July 4.

A driver made an early observation of falling rocks ahead while driving. After applying the emergency brakes for a few seconds, a massive landslide occurred, sending a barrage of debris onto the road.

Mr Zhang, an informed witness, stated that such a significant landslide is rare in the local area and could possibly be attributed to the recent heavy rainfall during the rainy season.

Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

The video was provided by local media with permission.

7月4日，新疆阿克苏。在独库公路库车段，一司机行驶中提前观察到前方有落石，紧急刹车数秒后发生山体滑坡，大量碎石砸向路面。知情者张先生称，在当地这样规模的山体滑坡也是少见的，可能最近雨季降雨较多引发，万幸的是前车也没受到伤害，提醒大家自驾时多注意路况。