Keonjhar, Dec 1: A Hyva truck was destroyed in a fire on the road in Keonjhar district of Odisha in the early hours of Monday. The incident occurred near Tangriapal village under Harichandanpur police station limits.

Reports suggest that the truck, which was traveling from Jajpur district towards Harichandanpur, suddenly caught fire while on its journey. The blaze spread rapidly, and by the time the fire brigade was alerted and reached the scene, the vehicle had been reduced to ashes.

Fortunately, the driver of the Hyva truck managed to escape the fire unharmed. Firefighters quickly contained the flames and prevented further damage to the surrounding area.

While the exact cause of the fire is still under investigation, authorities are working to determine whether it was due to a mechanical failure or another factor.

The fire incident has raised concerns about the safety of heavy vehicles on the road, prompting calls for enhanced vehicle inspections and preventive measures.

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