Fatal Car Fire Following Tire Burst on Maharashtra Highway Claims Woman's Life

Emergency services promptly responded to the scene of the incident.

A tragic accident occurred on the Jalgaon-Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar Highway in Maharashtra on Monday when a car burst into flames following a tire rupture, claiming the life of a female passenger.

Upon witnessing the fire, bystanders immediately shattered the vehicle's windows in an attempt to extract the occupants trapped inside.

Despite these rescue efforts, the flames intensified rapidly, resulting in the unfortunate death of one woman passenger.

Footage that has emerged shows the vehicle completely engulfed in flames on the highway near Pimpalgaon crossing, with other vehicles and onlookers visible nearby.

Police and firefighting teams swiftly arrived at the location after being alerted and commenced fire suppression operations.

Authorities have not yet disclosed information regarding the identities of the other passengers or their current status. Police have launched an investigation into the incident.