Car catches fire in tunnel on Mumbai's Coastal Road; no casualties
A car caught fire inside a tunnel on Mumbai's Coastal Road, leading to a temporary traffic jam and panic among commuters. Emergency services, including the fire brigade and police, responded quickly, and no injuries were reported.
Why it matters
The incident highlights safety concerns and emergency response capabilities in critical urban infrastructure projects like the newly developed Coastal Road.
A running car caught on fire in a tunnel on the Coastal Road, causing a brief period of traffic jam on Wednesday (July 15, 2026). An eyewitness said he abandoned his car and joined the crowd in trying to come out of the tunnel.
The report is a straightforward factual account of a local traffic incident without emotive language or political framing.
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