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Automobile
Moving Dumper Catches Fire on Pataudi‑Rewari Road; Driver Escapes
✍️ The Tribune
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 06:19 AM
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A moving dumper caught fire on the Pataudi‑Rewari road in Haryana, but the driver was able to escape unharmed.
A moving dumper was traveling on the Pataudi‑Rewari road in Haryana when it suddenly caught fire. The blaze quickly engulfed the vehicle’s cab and cargo area. Firefighters arrived within minutes and extinguished the flames, preventing the fire from spreading to nearby vehicles and roadside structures.
The driver managed to escape the vehicle before the fire intensified, and was later found near the roadside, unharmed. No injuries were reported among the driver or any bystanders.
Local authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the incident, examining the vehicle’s mechanical condition and fuel system. The incident has prompted a review of safety protocols for heavy vehicles operating on the highway.
The driver managed to escape the vehicle before the fire intensified, and was later found near the roadside, unharmed. No injuries were reported among the driver or any bystanders.
Local authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the incident, examining the vehicle’s mechanical condition and fuel system. The incident has prompted a review of safety protocols for heavy vehicles operating on the highway.