Siliguri, 27th October: Panic broke out on SF Road in Siliguri on Tuesday morning after a moving goods vehicle caught fire. The fire was brought under control in time by firefighters, with the driver’s presence of mind helping avert a major accident. No casualties have been reported.
According to reports, the vehicle was carrying cartons when black smoke suddenly began billowing from inside near Noukaghat. Sensing the danger, the driver took the vehicle towards the fire station on SF Road.
Firefighters responded promptly after receiving the information and managed to extinguish the flames before the fire could spread further. The driver’s alertness and the swift response of the fire brigade helped prevent a potentially serious incident.
The exact cause of the fire remains unknown. A mechanical fault is suspected to have triggered the incident, but this has not been officially confirmed.
