Car Catches Fire, Enters Petrol Pump in Medchal; Major Disaster Averted
A moving car caught fire and entered a Bharat petrol pump in Medchal’s Pocharam IT Corridor, causing panic. Alert staff controlled the flames and pushed the vehicle out safely.
Medchal District / Hyderabad: Panic gripped the Pocharam IT Corridor area in Medchal district after a moving car caught fire and entered a petrol pump, triggering fears of a major explosion. The incident took place under the limits of the Pocharam IT Corridor Police Station at Annojiguda Bharat Petrol Pump.
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Car Catches Fire While Moving on Road
According to preliminary information, the car was moving on the road when flames suddenly erupted. The fire gradually intensified as the vehicle continued to move.
Eyewitnesses said that moments later, the car unexpectedly moved forward on its own and entered the nearby Bharat Petrol Pump, creating tension among commuters, customers, and staff present at the fuel station.
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Petrol Pump Staff Act Swiftly
As the burning car entered the petrol pump premises, alert staff members immediately sprang into action.
Key actions taken by the petrol pump staff:
- Used water and available safety measures to control the flames
- Prevented the fire from spreading to fuel dispensing units
- With the help of bamboo poles, pushed the burning car out of the petrol pump area
Their quick response helped avert what could have been a major fire or explosion.
Police Register Case, Probe Underway
Police reached the spot soon after receiving information and secured the area. Fortunately, no casualties were reported in the incident.
Officials said:
- A case has been registered
- Investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fire
- Initial suspicion points to a technical or engine-related fault
Traffic in the area was briefly affected but later restored.
Major Accident Avoided Due to Timely Action
The incident has once again highlighted the importance of emergency preparedness at petrol pumps. Locals praised the presence of mind shown by the petrol pump staff, whose timely action prevented a potentially devastating accident in a busy IT corridor zone.
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