Camel crashes through car roof in India head-on collision

A car collided head-on with a camel early Wednesday morning near Kolu Pabuji on the Phalodi-Dechu road in Rajasthan's Jodhpur, leaving both the driver and the animal injured.

The collision trapped the camel inside the vehicle for several hours, NDTV reported.

According to officials, the driver, identified as Ramsingh, a Jodhpur resident, was driving when a stray camel suddenly appeared on the road, leaving little time to brake.

The vehicle’s bumper, bonnet, and windscreen were smashed on impact, and the force of the collision broke the roof and front glass, trapping the camel inside.

A video circulating online shows the camel’s head and upper body protruding through the shattered windshield as it struggled to free itself.

Rescue operation

Locals rushed to the scene, pulling the injured driver from the vehicle and providing first aid before he was taken to Jodhpur for further medical attention. Ramsingh reportedly sustained serious injuries.

The camel remained trapped for nearly two hours before being freed with the help of local authorities and residents. A JCB machine was brought in to cut open the vehicle and safely extricate the animal.

After being released, the camel fled the scene and escaped without major injuries.