Moment a group of climbers are sent diving for cover as a boulder the size of a car comes loose on Mount Elbrus in Russia and crashes towards them Footage shows moment boulder size of car comes loose on mountain in Russia The rock suddenly broke free on Terskol glacier on Mount Elbrus Climbers fearing for their lives on Europe's highest peak are seen scarpering By Will Stewart for MailOnline Published: 12:11 GMT, 22 January 2022 | Updated: 12:13 GMT, 22 January 2022 Viewcomments A shocking video shows the 'frightening' moment when a boulder the size of a car comes loose on a mountain, sending a group of climbers fleeing for cover. The giant rock suddenly broke free on the Terskol glacier on Europe's highest peak, 18,510ft Mount Elbrus in southern Russia. Fearing for their lives, climbers are seen scarpering, alerted by a loud crash as the boulder separates from a ridge. The giant rock suddenly broke free on the Terskol glacier on Europe's highest peak, 18,510ft Mount Elbrus in southern Russia Sergey Petrov, 29, (pictured) from Cheboksary filmed the scary drama Sergey Petrov, 29, from Cheboksary, who filmed the scary drama, said: 'I do a lot of hiking and camping. 'It was the second time we had been to Elbrus. We were on an acclimatisation hike before making an ascent on the peak. 'We were practicing our climbing skills - and suddenly heard this loud crash. 'I looked around and saw a large boulder rolling. 'It was about the size of a car.' He said: 'At first it was interesting and fun. 'But when the boulder moved in our direction without changing its trajectory, it became frightening.' The huge lump of rock skidded down on the ice, eventually coming to rest at the side of the glacier, the top of which is at an altitude of some 11,000ft The huge lump of rock skidded down on the ice, eventually coming to rest at the side of the glacier, the top of which is at an altitude of some 11,000ft. 'Fortunately, no-one was hit by the boulder,' said Petrov, speaking in detail about the August horror for the first time. 'Everyone was alive and well, and no-one was injured or maimed. 'We were lucky.' Elbrus - in the Caucasus Mountains - has a total of 23 glaciers. Elbrus (pictured) in the Caucasus Mountains - has a total of 23 glaciers Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility