Truck Catches Fire on Murpa Four-Lane Road in Ramgarh, Major Accident Averted

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Kujju: Panic gripped the Murpa four-lane stretch near Chaudhary Mutton Hotel under Kujju OP area after a truck parked along the roadside caught fire late on Diwali night. The fire quickly intensified, sending huge flames into the air and alarming nearby shopkeepers and residents.

According to information, the truck bearing registration number JH 02 BS 9180 belonged to Rahul Patel. Its driver, Shankar Patel, had parked the vehicle in Murpa Basti to celebrate Diwali and returned home. The truck subsequently caught fire late at night under circumstances that have not yet been established.

On noticing the flames, local residents and shopkeepers rushed to the spot and attempted to extinguish the fire themselves. However, the intensity of the blaze made their efforts unsuccessful, prompting them to alert the police.

Kujju police and a fire brigade team soon reached the spot. Firefighters battled the flames for a considerable time before bringing the blaze under control.

A major accident was averted as the fire was extinguished before it could spread to nearby shops and other vehicles parked in the area. The incident could otherwise have resulted in extensive property damage.

Meanwhile, truck owner Rahul Patel has submitted a written application at Kujju OP regarding the incident. In his complaint, he has not held anyone responsible for the fire.

The cause of the blaze remains unclear.