A container lorry caught fire in Kerala’s Kasaragod after coming into contact with overhead electric wires. The lorry was transporting refrigerators when it reportedly touched the power lines, triggering a sudden fire.
The flames quickly spread across the container, engulfing the refrigerators loaded inside. More than 30 refrigerators are reported to have been completely destroyed in the accident, causing significant property loss.
Locals alerted the authorities after noticing the fire. Firefighters rushed to the spot and worked to bring the blaze under control. Further details about the extent of the damage and whether there were any casualties are yet to be confirmed. Authorities are also looking into the exact circumstances that led to the accident.
