Coimbatore: Two passengers of a sports activities automotive had a slender escape when it caught hearth on Avinashi Road close to the Anna Statue visitors sign here on Thursday evening.
Srikesh, who runs a trade on Avinashi Road close to Hotel Residency, had purchased the used Toyato MR2 not too long ago. "The car had Haryana registration number. He was planning to transfer the ownership of the vehicle in his name and had left it at a workshop for maintenance. On Thursday night, he was taking the sports car from the workshop and was on the way to his home. Srikesh was driving it and his friend was sitting on the co-passenger seat of the two-seater vehicle. When it crossed the Anna Statue traffic signal, flames came out from the engine. Other motorists on the road alerted Srikesh, who stopped the car and managed to get out with his friend," a police officer mentioned.
Fire engulfed the automobile quick. Fire and rescue services and products body of workers quickly rushed to the spot and doused the hearth.
"The car caught fire due to a fuel leak. The rear portion was gutted completely as the engine was fixed in the rear," the place of work mentioned.
"There were three petrol stations on both sides of Avinashi Road near the Anna Statue traffic signal. As the fire was doused in time, a disaster was averted," mentioned a hearth and rescue services and products division body of workers.
Race Course police registered a case. Further investigation is on.
Srikesh, who runs a trade on Avinashi Road close to Hotel Residency, had purchased the used Toyato MR2 not too long ago. "The car had Haryana registration number. He was planning to transfer the ownership of the vehicle in his name and had left it at a workshop for maintenance. On Thursday night, he was taking the sports car from the workshop and was on the way to his home. Srikesh was driving it and his friend was sitting on the co-passenger seat of the two-seater vehicle. When it crossed the Anna Statue traffic signal, flames came out from the engine. Other motorists on the road alerted Srikesh, who stopped the car and managed to get out with his friend," a police officer mentioned.
Fire engulfed the automobile quick. Fire and rescue services and products body of workers quickly rushed to the spot and doused the hearth.
"The car caught fire due to a fuel leak. The rear portion was gutted completely as the engine was fixed in the rear," the place of work mentioned.
"There were three petrol stations on both sides of Avinashi Road near the Anna Statue traffic signal. As the fire was doused in time, a disaster was averted," mentioned a hearth and rescue services and products division body of workers.
Race Course police registered a case. Further investigation is on.
Lucky escape for 2 friends as sports car goes up in flames
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