Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi
Udupi, Sep 25: A moving car suddenly caught fire due to a short circuit in the city on Tuesday, September 24.
The incident occurred on the road in front of MTR Hotel in Udupi. A senior citizen from Brahmagiri was driving his old Alto car when a sudden short circuit occurred. He immediately pulled over and exited the vehicle.
The fire quickly spread to the front of the car. Locals alerted the fire department, who arrived on the scene and successfully extinguished the fire.
It is believed that the short circuit originated from the car's battery. The incident caused a temporary traffic jam, and the front of the car was damaged in the fire.