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Truck Fire Halts Thane Highway Traffic
24 Oct
Summary
- Container truck cabin caught fire near Manpada flyover.
- Traffic on Ghodbunder Highway was disrupted for nearly an hour.
- No injuries were reported in the incident.
- The truck was carrying an empty container from Vasai to Pune.
- Fire services controlled the blaze in 30 minutes.
Traffic on the Ghodbunder Highway towards Majiwada experienced a significant disruption for nearly an hour on Saturday afternoon. This occurred after a container truck's cabin caught fire near the Manpada flyover.
The incident began around 1:30 PM as the truck, en route from Vasai to Pune with an empty container, was ascending the flyover. The driver observed smoke, promptly stopped the vehicle, and evacuated before the cabin was engulfed in flames.
Emergency services, including police and fire brigade teams, responded swiftly. They managed to extinguish the fire within 30 minutes, although the truck's cabin was completely destroyed. The resulting traffic halt led to long queues, causing inconvenience to motorists.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire. The incident highlights the potential for such events to impact major transportation routes.
