Car catches fire near petrol bunk

A major tragedy was averted by local residents and staff at a petrol bunk near Lal Bagh West Gate as a car caught fire. Two fire tenders were pressed into service to douse the fire.

The incident took place at 10.40 pm when the car was approaching the bunk.

Thick smoke followed by flames were noticed in the engine. Soon the car was engulfed in fire.
Technical fault is stated to the cause for the mishap. The incident led to tension for a while as it occurred close to a petrol bunk.

Nobody was injured in the mishap,  fire force personnel said.