A frightening incident unfolded in Bengaluru on Saturday morning when a moving car suddenly caught fire near Sparsh Hospital on the busy Infantry Road. The vehicle, situated in close proximity to the City Police Commissioner’s office, was completely gutted by the blaze. Fortunately, the driver acted quickly and managed to exit the vehicle before the fire escalated, ensuring that no injuries or casualties were reported.
According to reports from the local traffic police, the incident began around 9:40 a.m. when smoke and flames were observed emanating from the car’s engine compartment. Bystanders in the immediate vicinity attempted to intervene and control the flames, but the fire spread with alarming speed, quickly engulfing the entire vehicle. The damage to the car was extensive, leaving the vehicle severely charred by the time the situation was brought under control.
Emergency response teams, including fire and emergency services personnel, arrived at the location shortly after the fire was reported to assess the scene and secure the area. As of now, the precise cause of the fire remains under investigation. Authorities are currently looking into several potential mechanical failures to determine how the blaze started. Officials stated they are examining the possibility of a short circuit, a battery malfunction, or another unidentified technical fault that may have triggered the fire while the vehicle was in motion.
Traffic in the area was briefly affected as emergency crews worked to douse the flames and clear the debris from the road. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of regular vehicle maintenance, especially for electrical and engine systems, to prevent hazardous situations on busy urban thoroughfares. Investigations into the technical state of the car are expected to continue as part of the standard procedural assessment following the incident.
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