A car caught fire suddenly on Avinashi Road near KMCH Hospital in Coimbatore on Tuesday, causing panic among motorists. The family travelling in the car escaped unhurt after the driver noticed thick smoke emerging from the front of the vehicle.
The family was travelling from Neelambur towards Coimbatore city when the incident occurred. On noticing the smoke near the front of the car, the driver immediately pulled over to the roadside and helped all the occupants get out.
Within seconds, flames reportedly spread from the engine compartment to the rest of the vehicle, engulfing the car.
Motorists passing through the area were shocked to see the vehicle burning on the road.
Fire and Rescue Services personnel from Peelamedu and police personnel rushed to the spot and brought the fire under control. However, the car was completely gutted.
Police are investigating whether an electrical short circuit in the vehicle caused the fire.
Car catches fire on Avinashi road, family escapes unhurt
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