Moving vehicle catches fire in Hyderabad

Fire erupted from the engine of the Tata Sumo, believed to be a police vehicle, when it reached near the junction. The alert driver noticed flames and immediately stopped the vehicle. All those inside the car escaped unhurt.

Hyderabad: A moving vehicle caught fire near the Khairatabad junction here on Wednesday morning. No casualties were reported.

Fire erupted from the engine of the Tata Sumo, believed to be a police vehicle, when it reached near the junction. The alert driver noticed flames and immediately stopped the vehicle. All those inside the car escaped unhurt.

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Motorists passing by noticed the fire and alerted the fire department. A fire engine rushed to the spot and the fire was doused immediately. The car was gutted in the fire.

A short circuit in the engine is suspected to have led to the fire. The Punjagutta police are investigating.

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