Hyva truck catches fire near Rimuli Chhak in Odisha’s Keonjhar

A sudden fire broke out on the highway near Rimuli Chhak under Champua police limits in Keonjhar district on Monday, causing panic among commuters.

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People noticed smoke rising from the parked highway area before the blaze spread rapidly. Firefighters rushed to the scene and brought the fire under control.

While the exact cause is still being investigated, preliminary reports suggest a short circuit may have triggered the fatal incident. Authorities are assessing the damage and advising motorists to remain cautious in the area.

No casualties were reported, and the highway resumed normal traffic after the fire was extinguished, a resident informed. Police are yet to issue a statement in this regard.

Worth mentioning, earlier in another incident, an LPG cylinder-laden truck had caught fire near Hariharjor Bridge on Subalaya–Biramaharajpur road in Odisha’s Subarnapur district on November 2.

The vehicle, carrying gas cylinders from a company depot to Biramaharajpur gas point, reportedly caught fire following an engine malfunction.

The incident had led to a temporary disruption of vehicular movement along the route.

On being informed, three fire tenders from Biramaharajpur Fire Station had reached the spot and brought the blaze under control. Their swift action had prevented a possible explosion and further damage, as the truck was fully loaded with LPG cylinders.

Sources had said that the driver noticed smoke coming out from the truck engine and had immediately stopped the vehicle, moving to safety before the fire spread. No injuries or casualties had been reported in the incident.

Reported By: Sanjiv Kumar Munda