Car catches fire at Eenchakkal in Thiruvananthapuram
A car caught fire on a service road in Eenchakkal, Thiruvananthapuram, on Tuesday evening, resulting in the vehicle being completely destroyed. All three occupants escaped without injury, and authorities suspect a short circuit caused the blaze.
Why it matters
Local safety incidents highlight the importance of vehicle maintenance and emergency response capabilities in urban areas.
A moving car was completely gutted after it caught fire near Eenchakkal here on Tuesday evening. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. on the service road near the under-construction foot overbridge. The driver, identified as Shameer of Attingal, along with two other occupants of the car, escaped unhurt. According to Fire and Rescue Services personnel, the driver and other passengers managed to get out of the vehicle soon after noticing smoke billowing from the engine compartment. Local residents attempted to douse the flames with water, but their efforts proved futile. Two fire tenders from the Chackai Fire and Rescue Services station later reached the spot and brought the fire under control.
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