Hyderabad: Passengers travelling in a car had a miraculous escape after the vehicle suddenly caught fire on National Highway-65 near Nandikandi in Sadashivpet mandal of Sangareddy district on Wednesday, March 4.
According to eyewitnesses, the driver noticed smoke coming from the engine while the car was moving on the busy highway. Acting quickly, he pulled the vehicle over to the roadside to avoid a potential accident and asked the passengers to step out.
Car fully gutted
Within minutes, the smoke intensified, and flames erupted from the engine compartment, quickly engulfing the entire vehicle. The car was completely gutted before a fire engine could reach the spot.
The incident created panic among motorists for a brief period as thick smoke and flames were seen rising from the vehicle on the highway. However, the driver’s timely action prevented a major mishap.
No injuries reported
No injuries were reported in the incident. Authorities suspect that a technical fault in the engine may have caused the fire.
Further details are awaited.
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