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Sevphal‑laden vehicle falls into 50‑ft ditch in MP, cabin catches fire; driver, attendant survive
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 01:15 PM
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A sevphal‑laden vehicle traveling from Indore to Dhamnod broke its railing and plunged into a 50‑foot deep ditch, igniting a fire inside the cabin. The driver and attendant escaped by jumping out.
Indore, Madhya Pradesh – A commercial vehicle loaded with sevphal was en route from Indore to Dhamnod on Tuesday when its side railing gave way. The loss of control sent the truck careening off the road into a ditch estimated to be about 50 feet deep.
The impact ruptured the fuel system and sparked a blaze that quickly engulfed the cabin. Emergency services arrived within minutes, but the fire had already intensified, prompting on‑scene responders to focus on rescue rather than containment.
Both the driver and the vehicle attendant managed to jump out of the burning cabin and escaped unharmed. Local police have opened an investigation to determine the cause of the railing failure and to assess any safety lapses.
Authorities have advised transport operators to inspect vehicle railings and other safety components regularly to prevent similar incidents.
The impact ruptured the fuel system and sparked a blaze that quickly engulfed the cabin. Emergency services arrived within minutes, but the fire had already intensified, prompting on‑scene responders to focus on rescue rather than containment.
Both the driver and the vehicle attendant managed to jump out of the burning cabin and escaped unharmed. Local police have opened an investigation to determine the cause of the railing failure and to assess any safety lapses.
Authorities have advised transport operators to inspect vehicle railings and other safety components regularly to prevent similar incidents.