A mid-day meal distribution van caught fire near Saraighat Bridge in Guwahati, causing major traffic disruption. The incident triggered panic but no casualties were reported.
A scary incident was reported in Guwahati on Thursday morning when a mid-day meal distribution van suddenly caught fire near the old Saraighat Bridge in the Jalukbari area. The fire broke out on the National Highway, one of the busiest roads in the city, leading to panic among daily commuters and a complete halt in traffic movement.
As soon as the flames were spotted, thick smoke covered the road and vehicles were forced to stop. Many people coming to offices and schools were stuck for a long time as traffic piled up on both sides of the bridge. The Mid-day meal van fire caused serious trouble during peak morning hours.
Fire tenders rushed to the spot soon after the incident was reported. Firefighters acted quickly and managed to control the blaze before it could spread to nearby vehicles. Their timely action helped avoid a bigger disaster on the busy highway.
The driver and a handyman who were inside the van showed presence of mind and jumped out in time. Thankfully, no injuries or loss of life were reported in the Mid-day meal van fire incident. Their narrow escape brought relief to many who witnessed the fire.
According to initial information, the van was travelling from Amingaon towards Jalukbari when the fire suddenly started. The exact reason behind the fire is still not known. Officials have started an investigation to find out what caused the vehicle to catch fire.
Traffic movement on the Saraighat Bridge remained affected for a considerable time, causing frustration among commuters. Authorities later worked to clear the road and restore normal traffic. The Mid-day meal van fire once again highlighted the need for proper vehicle safety checks to prevent such incidents in the future.
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