Scrap Truck Fire in Karnal: Cargo Damaged, No Casualties Reported

A scrap-laden truck travelling from Delhi to Chandigarh caught fire in Karnal, damaging its cargo. Fire tenders rushed to the spot and successfully brought the blaze under control. Karnal Highway Police SHO Darshan Singh stated an investigation will determine the cause, confirming no loss of life. The incident recalls a similar fire at a scrap warehouse in Bhiwani earlier this year.

Key Points: Truck Fire in Karnal: Blaze Controlled, Investigation On

  • Fire on Delhi-Chandigarh route truck
  • No loss of life reported
  • Cargo damaged in blaze
  • Police investigation initiated
  • Similar Bhiwani incident cited
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Haryana: Fire breaks out on scrap truck in Karnal

A scrap-laden truck caught fire on Karnal highway. Fire tenders controlled blaze, cargo damaged. No casualties. Police investigation underway.

"An investigation will be conducted... The cause of the fire has not yet been determined. - SHO Darshan Singh"

Karnal, April 13

A fire broke out on a scrap-laden truck in Karnal on Monday, prompting fire tenders to rush to the spot and bring the blaze under control.

According to officials, the vehicle was travelling from Delhi to Chandigarh when it suddenly caught fire, resulting in damage to the cargo. However, no loss of life was reported in the incident.

The Station House Officer (SHO) of Karnal Highway Police, Darshan Singh, said that an investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of the fire.

"An investigation will be conducted. The fire has been brought under control. There is no report of any loss of life. The truck's cargo has been damaged. This truck was travelling from Delhi to Chandigarh. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined," the SHO told ANI.

Fire officials confirmed that the blaze was doused after prompt action by fire tenders deployed at the scene.

Further details are awaited.

In a similar incident reported in February, a fire broke out in a scrap warehouse near the Bawdi Gate area, Haryana's Bhiwani, where five fire tenders were pressed into service to control the situation.

Firefighter Sanjay Sharma said the incident was reported in the morning, following which five fire tenders were deployed to extinguish the flames.

"We received information about the fire incident around 10 AM. A total of 5 fire tender vehicles rushed to the spot to control the fire," he said.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Scrap trucks often carry all sorts of materials. Was it a short circuit or something flammable in the load? The investigation needs to be thorough. This is the second such incident in Haryana this year.
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Ananya R
These scrap vehicles are a hazard on our roads. Overloaded, poorly maintained... authorities need to conduct regular checks. Bhai, safety should be the first priority, not just making a quick trip.
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Vikram M
Good job by the Karnal fire brigade. Prompt action saved a bigger disaster. But I have to ask, where are the safety protocols for transporting such material? This seems like a preventable accident.
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Kavya N
The driver must have had a terrible fright. Driving on that highway is stressful enough. Hope the truck owner had insurance for the cargo. At least no lives were lost, that's the biggest relief.
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Michael C
Reading about the Bhiwani incident from February as well. Is there a pattern? Maybe the scrap recycling units or collection points need better fire safety audits. Prevention is better than cure.

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