Ganjam: An LPG cylinder truck caught fire while traversing on NH-16 in the Puintala Chhak area in Ganjam district on Thursday.
According to reports, the truck unexpectedly burst into flames while en route from Bhubaneswar to Berhampur. The driver, however, managed to escape without any injuries.
The Odisha Fire Services Department responded promptly, containing the fire before it could reach the LPG cylinders. Initial assessments by the Fire Services officials indicate that the fire may have been caused by a short circuit.