This is the scary moment a male elephant stops in his tracks and topples a van after attacking it in eastern India.<br /><br />The dramatic incident unfolded on September 6 in Garshalboni area of West Bengal state's Jhargram district.<br /><br />Visuals showed a group of villagers chasing the elephant when a vehicle tries to pass it.<br /><br />Without sending out any warning, the animal stopped in its tracks and turned around, sending the villagers running for their lives.<br /><br />Seconds later, it attacked the van.<br /><br />The driver, fortunately, was quick enough to jump out of the vehicle before it was toppled.<br /><br />Tense onlookers were heard worrying about the driver, while some said he escaped before the attack took place.<br /><br />Reports said the tusker strayed away from the surrounding forest and wreaked havoc after it entered the residential area.
