A 16-tyre truck transporting mining ore from Anmod to Goa caught fire at Anmod Ghat, causing a significant disruption on the busy route. The fire broke out unexpectedly, leading to panic among motorists. Fortunately, the Ponda Fire and Emergency Services responded promptly, arriving at the scene and successfully dousing the flames. The efficient action of the fire services ensured that no casualties were reported, and the situation was brought under control without further incident.
Despite the swift response, the fire caused a traffic jam as vehicles were halted in both directions while emergency crews worked to manage the situation. The incident created a bottleneck in the area, leading to delays for commuters traveling through Anmod Ghat.
While the exact cause of the fire remains under investigation, it is understood that the truck was transporting mining ore at the time of the incident. Authorities are continuing their inquiry into the cause, and measures are being taken to clear the traffic and resume normal operations on the route. Thankfully, no lives were lost or injured in the incident.