A frightening incident occurred near the Mahamaya Flyover in Noida where a moving car suddenly caught fire. The vehicle was travelling from Noida towards Greater Noida when the incident took place. The driver noticed smoke coming out from the bonnet and immediately stopped the car. He stepped out of the vehicle just in time, saving himself from any potential injury as the fire started to spread.
🗞️: Traffic Alert: Heavy Jam reported on MB Road from Khanpur to Hamdard, Avoid this route today।
How was the situation handled?
Bystanders and commuters present at the location quickly informed the police and the fire department. Responding to the call, one fire tender reached the spot to extinguish the flames. The fire department personnel managed to bring the fire under control within 20 minutes. During this period, the traffic police managed the flow of vehicles by passing them through two lanes to ensure there was no heavy congestion on the road.
Recent car fire incidents in Noida
There have been multiple reports of cars catching fire in Noida recently. Authorities have been active in responding to these emergencies.
- Sector-16: On December 23, a car caught fire at the red light due to a short circuit. It took 30 minutes to control the situation.
- Sector-76: On November 28, a vehicle travelling from Baraula was completely burned near the U-turn, though occupants jumped out safely.
- BMW Incident: A luxury BMW car also caught fire on December 4, where the fire brigade successfully controlled the flames.
