Mumbai: A car caught fire on the Bandra Worli Sealink in Mumbai on Wednesday late at night. The car, reportedly a Honda sedan, initially collided with the side barrier at high speed and then caught fire on the road. The incident caused a massive traffic jam on the sealink, leaving motorists confused and stuck for quite a while.
Videos of the incident have surfaced on the internet showing the car completely charred due to the fire. Dousing operations can be seen carried out by the firefighting officials at the site. There are no confirmed reports of any casualties in the incident.
Heavy smoke billowing into the air and flames rising high above the roadway triggered panic among commuters on the Bandra-Worli Sea Link after the fire. The fire spread rapidly, causing alarm among bystanders and forcing motorists to halt abruptly.
Traffic movement on the busy stretch came to a standstill as the blaze intensified. Several commuters captured the chaotic scene on their phones, showing the burning vehicle engulfed in flames while others watched from a safe distance. Authorities quickly diverted traffic to alternative routes to prevent further congestion and ensure the safety of motorists approaching the spot.
Within minutes of receiving the alert, teams from the Mumbai Traffic Police and the Fire Brigade reached the scene. Firefighters immediately launched efforts to douse the flames, battling thick smoke and high heat as they worked to bring the situation under control. The fire was eventually extinguished, but not before the vehicle was reduced to a mangled, charred shell.
Brake Failure Likely Led To Massive Fire
Preliminary investigations suggest that a brake failure may have triggered the accident, reported India Today. Officials are currently examining the wreckage to check for additional mechanical faults that could have contributed to the crash. A detailed report is expected once the inspection is complete. Normal traffic movement on the Sea Link resumed after the fire was fully extinguished and the debris was cleared from the spot.
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