BMW catches fire in motion in southern India, causing traffic standstill
by Aditi VermaA BMW caught fire while in motion yesterday evening in southern India’s Telangana, resulting in a major traffic standstill.
The incident took place on road number 45, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad on June 16.
Visual showed on the main road, a BMW car was engulfed in flames, with the fire blazing intensely. Half of the car had already been reduced to ashes. A fire tender vehicle was also present at the scene, working to control the blaze.
The incident occurred around 8:30 pm. The blaze caused significant congestion, delaying the arrival of fire tenders. Firefighters eventually reached the scene and managed to extinguish the flames. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as the occupants of the car successfully exited the vehicle upon noticing the fire.
The cause of the fire remains unknown, with investigations underway. This incident adds to a series of vehicle fires recently reported in the city, raising concerns about vehicle safety.