Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 21: In a remarkable turn of events, the driver of a moving van narrowly escaped a potentially disastrous situation when the vehicle suddenly caught fire on Tuesday morning in the city.
The incident unfolded as the vigilant driver promptly leaped out upon noticing flames engulfing the van. Following the driver’s exit, the van continued to move for a considerable distance before eventually coming to a stop after colliding with an oncoming vehicle.
Local authorities, including the police and the fire department, swiftly responded to the scene, successfully extinguishing the flames. Initial reports suggest that the van was equipped with a gas cylinder at the time of the incident.
