Moving car catches fire on Cunningham Road
A moving car caught fire near Sparsh Hospital on Infantry Road in Bengaluru on Saturday morning. The driver escaped unharmed, and fire services were able to extinguish the blaze, though the vehicle was severely damaged.
Why it matters
Vehicle fires in busy urban areas pose significant public safety risks and highlight the need for regular vehicle maintenance and safety inspections.
A moving car was gutted in a fire near Sparsh Hospital on the busy Infantry Road close to City Police Commissioner’s office on Saturday morning.
The driver of the car managed to escape on time, averting a major mishap. No casualties were reported.
According to the traffic police, smoke and flames began emanating from the car’s engine around 9.40 a.m. when the vehicle was near the hospital. The driver immediately stepped out, while people in the vicinity tried to douse the flames.
However, the fire spread rapidly and engulfed the vehicle, leaving it severely damaged.
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