Delhi-Mumbai Expressway Tragedy: A devastating accident on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Rajasthan’s Alwar district claimed the lives of five devotees after the car they were travelling in suddenly caught fire. The incident occurred on Thursday, leaving one person critically injured and triggering panic among passersby.
Delhi-Mumbai Expressway Tragedy: Car Engulfed In Flames Within Minutes
According to police, the vehicle caught fire while it was in motion, quickly turning into a blazing inferno. The flames spread so rapidly that the occupants had little time to escape.
Eyewitnesses said the fire intensified within moments, making rescue efforts extremely difficult. Despite attempts by locals to help, five passengers were trapped inside and burnt alive.
Delhi-Mumbai Expressway Tragedy: Victims Were Returning From Religious Visit
Initial reports suggest that the victims were devotees travelling together, possibly returning from a religious trip. The identities of those killed are yet to be officially confirmed, and authorities are working to inform their families.
#राजस्थान :अलवर में दिल्ली-मुंबई एक्सप्रेसवे पर बुधवार की देर रात बेहद दर्दनाक हादसा हो गया.यहां लक्ष्मणगढ़ थाना क्षेत्र के मौजपुर के पास एक चलती कार अचानक आग का गोला बन गई, जिसमें सवार पांच लोगों की जिंदा जलकर मौत हो गई.सभी लोग वैष्णो देवी के दर्शन कर लौट रहे थे #Alwar #Police pic.twitter.com/YUIypxUW0b
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One survivor, who sustained severe burn injuries, was rushed to a nearby hospital and is said to be in critical condition.
Delhi-Mumbai Expressway Tragedy: Probe Underway Into Cause Of Fire
Police and emergency teams reached the spot soon after receiving information and managed to bring the blaze under control. The charred vehicle has been removed, and traffic on the expressway was restored after a brief disruption.
Officials have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the fire. Mechanical failure or a possible fuel leak is being considered, though nothing has been confirmed yet.
The tragic incident once again highlights the risks associated with high-speed travel and vehicle safety on expressways.
