In the heart of Madhya Pradesh's Khargone district, a mini truck brimming with beer crashed and caught fire on the state highway. The driver leaped from the burning truck to save his life. As bottles of beer scattered across the road, people rushed to loot them, some under the light of their mobile phones, risking their lives in the process. Locals informed the police of the incident. By the time the fire brigade arrived, the mini truck was reduced to ashes.
According to reports, this incident occurred near Kherda village between Deshgaon and Daudwa, about 40 kilometers from Khargone district headquarters, at around 7:20 PM.
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As soon as the mini truck overturned, it burst into flames, and beer bottles shattered and scattered across the road. The driver immediately showed presence of mind, opened the door, and fled to safety. Due to the fire, the beer bottles started exploding, and onlookers took it upon themselves to navigate around the fiery mishap.
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The scene of the incident falls within the jurisdiction of Bhikangaon police station in Khargone. Upon receiving information about the accident, police promptly arrived at the site to evaluate the situation.
What did the driver say about the incident?
The mini truck driver stated that he was transporting a shipment of beer from Sanawad depot to Khandwa. The newly constructed four-lane road was smooth, and the truck was at full speed. Suddenly, the truck swerved out of control, skidding and grinding on the road for 100 meters before catching fire. The vehicle blazed intensely as nearby individuals swarmed to seize the beer bottles, illuminated by their phone lights.
