CNG auto catches fire near Anupam crossroads, prompt police action averts mishap

A CNG auto-rickshaw caught fire near Anupam crossroads, Hatkeshwar, on Sunday evening.

Quick thinking and coordinated response by the I-Division Traffic Police and Traffic Regulation Brigade (TRB) personnel averted a potential disaster.  

The incident occurred around 7.20 pm, when flames erupted in the rickshaw, causing panic among commuters and local residents.

Traffic police and TRB officers, stationed nearby, promptly sprang into action.

They swiftly diverted traffic from the area to ensure the safety of motorists and pedestrians while attempting to douse the flames.  

Authorities immediately alerted the fire brigade, which arrived on the scene and extinguished the fire, preventing it from spreading to nearby vehicles or structures.  

Thanks to the timely intervention and presence of mind of the police and TRB personnel, a major mishap was averted. The quick traffic diversion also ensured minimal disruption in the area.