Narsinghpur: Tata Indigo bursts into flames while driving
A moving Tata Indigo car burst into flames near Narsinghpur central jail. The driver escaped safely, but the vehicle was completely destroyed.
A terrifying incident was reported in Madhya Pradesh's Narsinghpur when a moving Tata Indigo car suddenly caught fire near the central jail. The fire escalated rapidly, turning the vehicle into a ball of flames before being brought under control by the fire brigade.
Driver escapes just in time
The incident occurred on Sunday morning under the Stationganj police station jurisdiction, specifically near the underpass behind the central jail. According to eyewitnesses, Dr. Farid Khan, a resident of Vipatpura, was driving towards the city for some essential work when the mishap occurred.
As the doctor crossed the underpass, smoke began billowing out from the car's bonnet. Sensing the imminent danger, Dr. Khan acted swiftly and pulled the vehicle to the side of the road, managing to escape just before the fire intensified. He watched helplessly as his car was engulfed by massive flames.
Chaos on the road
The sudden blaze caused significant panic among commuters, leading to temporary chaos and disruption of traffic flow on the route. The sight of the burning vehicle left onlookers stunned as the fire spread across the entire car within minutes.
Fire brigade and police respond
Upon receiving the information, teams from the Stationganj police station and the fire brigade rushed to the spot. Firefighters worked strenuously to contain the blaze. While they eventually succeeded in controlling the fire, the car was already completely gutted and reduced to ashes.
The exact cause of the fire remains unknown at this stage. The local police have initiated an investigation to determine whether the blaze was caused by a mechanical failure or another factor.