A couple and their son had a close shave after their car went on fire near Tarsali Bypass bridge

A couple and their son had a close shave after their car went on fire near the Tarsali Bypass bridge near Vadodara. They were returning from a marriage function and moved out in time before the car went up in flames. Fire brigade rushed to the spot and control the fire, however the car was totally gutted.

As per available details, Mohsinbhai Salimbhai Ghanchi, a resident of Diwan Falia in Makarpura village of the city, went to Pratapnagar for a wedding function in his car on Thursday. They were returning home late at night after the function and suddenly a fire broke out in their car near Tarsali bypass bridge. The family moves out in time and saved themselves. Fire brigade reached the spot after the information and control the fire. However, the the car was completely gutted before the was brought under control. Locals also rushed to the spot following the incident.

Car owner Mohsinbhai Ghachi said, he was on his way home with the family after dropping a friend near Tarsali bypass while returning from a late night wedding. As he start the ignition, suddenly a spark started from the bonnet and it leads to fire. They all came out in time and saved themselves as the fire in the car became fierce.

The fire in the car is believed to have started due to a short circuit as police have also began investigation in the incident.