Mumbai, 15 July

(HS): A major tragedy was averted in Mumbai as a moving car suddenly caught

fire in the tunnel on the Coastal Road on Wednesday around 12.25 pm. A large

number of vehicles were stranded in the tunnel, which was full of smoke emanating

from the burning car. Leaving their vehicles people started running towards the

exit.

Fire Brigade,

Police and Municipal Corporation officials rushed to the site and started

rescue operation. The smoke created problems for even the rescuers.

According to

Traffic Police, the fire was extinguished and later the vehicle was removed

from the tunnel. The Traffic on both the sides was restored.

The cause of the

fire was not known.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar