VIRAL: In baffling video, traffic mysteriously disappears off a bridge even as netizens wonder 'illusion?'

Optical illusions are interesting and they have often managed to grab several eyeballs and made space on online platforms. In a recent instance, a video of traffic disappearing from bridge after hitting its railing has left netizens baffled, as they wonder how is it possible.

The video which is now going viral on social media shows cars and bikes seemingly disappear as they drive towards a river off the bridge. As per media reports, the video was put out by a Twitter user named Daniel who shared it on the micro-blogging site and wrote, "Yes, the traffic just disappears."

Here's the post:

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The half-a-minute video has received over 64,000 views, 1,573 likes and 650 retweets as people on the internet are confused and eager to figure out what is happening. They have also compared it to the mysterious Bermuda Triangle and Harry Potter's gateway to Hogwarts. 

Here's how they have reacted to the post:

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However, it did not take long for the viewers to find out it was an optical illusion. The video is reportedly shot from a terrace and the interesting angle taken by the cameraman makes it look like the vehicles are disappearing while they are just taking a turn.

Here are the explanations: