Nagpur: Panic gripped commuters and offices on Great Nag Road on Monday afternoon after two parked trucks suddenly went up in flames near the Nagpur Today office. The incident occurred around 3 pm, triggering chaos and a traffic snarl along the busy stretch between Baidyanath Square and Ashok Square.
According to eyewitnesses, thick plumes of smoke and leaping flames engulfed the trucks within minutes, leaving bystanders stunned. Alert passersby quickly informed the Fire Brigade, which promptly dispatched two fire tenders from Ganeshpeth and Cotton Market Fire Stations to the spot.
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Firefighters acted swiftly and managed to bring the blaze under control before it could spread to nearby areas. Fortunately, no casualties or injuries were reported in the incident. However, the sight of burning trucks in broad daylight caused panic among pedestrians and commuters.
The fire severely disrupted traffic on one side of Great Nag Road, leading to a long jam as vehicles were diverted and movement remained slow for nearly an hour.
Fire Brigade officials, who initiated a preliminary investigation, suspect that a short circuit may have triggered the fire. However, the exact cause is yet to be confirmed.
Meanwhile, the incident has raised questions over parking of heavy vehicles along busy city roads and the safety measures in place. Further investigations are underway to ascertain the precise cause and to rule out any foul play.
Police have also been informed, and efforts are on to trace the owners of the trucks for further inquiry.
