This is the dramatic moment an avalanche strikes a hilly town and blocks the highway in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand.<br /><br />The incident took place near the Gangotri river in Uttarkashi district and blocked the Gangotri-Dharali National Highway on April 16.<br /><br />Visuals show a large block of ice slowly descending the steep terrain and covering the road.<br /><br />Another clip shows a bulldozer removing the ice from the road.<br /><br />The Border Road Organization (BRO) rushed to the spot immediately and the workers were deployed to ensure the road is cleared for transit.
