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Car Catches Fire Under Railway Bridge

A moving car caught fire in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. The driver escaped safely.

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
Mumbai Alert · City Desk
City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Thu, 09 July 2026 at 02:40 pm
Car Catches Fire Under Railway Bridge

A shocking incident occurred in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, on Thursday, when a moving car caught fire under the railway underbridge near Madan Mahal station. The driver of the car quickly jumped out of the vehicle and escaped safely before the fire spread.

The incident was captured on video, which has surfaced on social media, showing the car engulfed in flames under the railway underbridge. Firefighters can be seen trying to bring the blaze under control, while a large crowd gathered at the spot. Several people stopped to watch the incident as emergency teams carried out the rescue operation.

After receiving the information, the fire brigade reached the spot and brought the fire under control. Railway officials also arrived at the scene to assess the situation. The incident took place under the railway underbridge near Madan Mahal station. No injuries have been reported in the fire.

The exact cause of the fire is not yet known, and authorities are expected to investigate the incident. The video from the spot is circulating widely on social media, showing the car engulfed in flames under the underbridge.

In a separate incident, a bus travelling from Rewa to Indore caught fire on Thursday morning after one of its tyres burst near Shipra police station in Indore. All passengers were safely evacuated, and no injuries were reported. A video of the incident surfaced on social media, showing the bus parked on the roadside, completely engulfed in flames, with thick smoke billowing from it.

Both incidents have raised concerns about the safety of vehicles on the road. The authorities will likely investigate the causes of the fires and take necessary measures to prevent such incidents in the future.

The incidents have also highlighted the importance of emergency services and the quick response of the fire brigade and railway officials in bringing the situations under control.

In conclusion, the two incidents of vehicles catching fire in Madhya Pradesh have raised concerns about safety and highlighted the importance of emergency services. The authorities will likely take necessary measures to prevent such incidents in the future.

The incidents have also shown the importance of being prepared for emergencies and having a quick response system in place. The fact that no injuries were reported in both incidents is a relief, and it is a testament to the quick thinking and actions of the drivers and emergency services.

Overall, the incidents are a reminder of the importance of safety and emergency preparedness, and the need for authorities to take necessary measures to prevent such incidents in the future.

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