An ambulance caught fire near Deogaon Chack on Ayatpur Road in Banpur, Balugaon, Odisha, around 2 am on Monday night. The vehicle was returning to Gambharimunda when it suddenly blasted and caught fire reportedly due to a battery fault and short circuit.
Details of the Incident
- Location: Near Deogaon Chack on Ayatpur Road in Banpur.
- Time: Around 2 am on Monday night.
- Cause of Fire: Preliminary reports indicate a battery fault and short circuit led to the blast.
- Rescue: Three employees, including the ambulance driver, were rescued shortly after the incident.
- Response: Fire brigade personnel arrived at the scene and doused the fire.
- Aftermath: Broken parts of the ambulance were found 300 feet away.
No injuries or fatalities were reported among the crew.