Moving car catches fire in Jaipur

A driverless car engulfed in flames caused panic on an elevated road in Jaipur, racing downhill on Ajmer Road toward Sudarshanpura Pulia before crashing into a parked bike and halting at a road divider. Fortunately, no injuries were reported during the chaotic scene on Saturday.The car, driven by a resident of Divya Darshan Apartment in Mansarovar, burst into flames after he stepped out to investigate smoke coming from the engine. Despite his quick action, the fire rapidly spread, damaging the handbrake, and causing the car to roll down the slope without a driver. The burning vehicle collided with a parked bike before crashing into the divider, leaving motorists scrambling to save their vehicles.

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The flaming vehicle collided with a parked motorcycle, forcing nearby motorists to scramble for safety. The chaotic scene concluded as the burning car eventually crashed into a road divider, but fortunately, no injuries were reported despite the busy traffic. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, but the incident has raised concerns about safety on elevated roads and the risks posed by vehicle malfunctions.