A pregnant woman and her family narrowly escaped harm when an ambulance caught fire, led to a massive explosion shortly afterward in western India’s Maharashtra.

The incident occurred on a national highway near the Dadawadi area of Jalgaon district on November 13.

Visuals showed the ambulance engulfed in flames, with intense fire pouring from the vehicle moments before it exploded. Bystanders quickly ran for safety following the blast.

According to reports, the ambulance had been transporting a pregnant woman and her family from Erandol Government Hospital to Jalgaon District Hospital when the accident occurred.

The ambulance driver noticed smoke coming from the engine and immediately pulled over. He urged his passengers to exit the vehicle and warned bystanders to keep their distance. Minutes later, flames reached the ambulance’s oxygen tank, triggering a powerful explosion.