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Car Engulfed in Flames on Gurugram Road; Driver Escapes Unharmed
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News18•01-10-2026, 19:15
Car Engulfed in Flames on Gurugram Road; Driver Escapes Unharmed
- •A car caught fire on the Sohna Elevated road near Bhondsi village in Gurugram.
- •The driver noticed smoke from the bonnet, pulled over, and escaped just before flames erupted.
- •The Honda City was completely engulfed in fire shortly after the driver exited the vehicle.
- •Fire department officials were alerted and successfully brought the blaze under control.
- •Preliminary investigations suggest the fire was caused by overheating or a short circuit, gutting the car.
Key Questions Answered
Preliminary investigations indicate that the fire was likely caused by overheating or a short circuit in the vehicle.
No, the driver managed to escape unhurt after noticing smoke and stepping out of the vehicle just before flames erupted.
The incident caused a long queue of vehicles, but a police team quickly arrived at the scene and cleared the traffic jam.
