Close shave for 4 as car catches fire in Kalka

Kalka, January 23

Four persons had a miraculous escape after the car in which they were travelling in caught fire here today.

The incident took place on the Pinjore-Parwanoo bypass near Shiv Lotria Temple, Pinjore. The persons, including Vipin and Amit, were travelling in the car towards Kalka from Zirakpur.

Occupants of the vehicle noticed some burning smell in the car. As soon as they alighted from the car, the vehicle caught fire. In no time, the car was burnt to ashes.

The eyewitnesses informed the police, following which a fire tender was rushed to the spot. By the time the fire tender reached there, the car had been completely burnt. — OC