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Automobile
Mercedes pulls motorist for 2 km in South Goa before catching fire
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🗓 06 Sep 2026, 04:38 AM
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A Mercedes vehicle dragged a motorist for roughly two kilometres in South Goa before the car erupted in flames, officials said.
A Mercedes car was reported to have dragged a motorist along a stretch of road in South Goa for about two kilometres before the vehicle caught fire. The incident, which unfolded on a coastal highway, left witnesses shocked as the car smouldered and flames rose from its chassis.
Local police and fire‑rescue teams arrived at the scene shortly after the blaze was spotted. They worked to extinguish the fire and to secure the area while medical assistance was rendered to the motorist, whose condition has not been disclosed.
Authorities have opened an investigation to determine the cause of the accident and the subsequent fire. Preliminary statements suggest a possible loss of control, but officials have not ruled out mechanical failure or other factors. The incident has raised renewed calls for stricter road‑safety enforcement in the region.
Local police and fire‑rescue teams arrived at the scene shortly after the blaze was spotted. They worked to extinguish the fire and to secure the area while medical assistance was rendered to the motorist, whose condition has not been disclosed.
Authorities have opened an investigation to determine the cause of the accident and the subsequent fire. Preliminary statements suggest a possible loss of control, but officials have not ruled out mechanical failure or other factors. The incident has raised renewed calls for stricter road‑safety enforcement in the region.