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Idol Fire on Indore-Aidalabad Highway Injures Four
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 08:18 AM
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An idol set ablaze on the Indore‑Aidalabad highway left four people injured, authorities say.
A wooden idol placed on the Indore‑Aidalabad highway caught fire early this morning, causing a sudden blaze that forced motorists to brake abruptly.
Emergency services were dispatched within minutes, with fire trucks and ambulances arriving at the scene to contain the flames and provide medical assistance.
Four individuals were treated for burns and smoke inhalation at a nearby hospital. The injuries are reported as moderate, with no fatalities.
Police have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire, while traffic on the highway has been temporarily rerouted to ensure safety.
Emergency services were dispatched within minutes, with fire trucks and ambulances arriving at the scene to contain the flames and provide medical assistance.
Four individuals were treated for burns and smoke inhalation at a nearby hospital. The injuries are reported as moderate, with no fatalities.
Police have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire, while traffic on the highway has been temporarily rerouted to ensure safety.