Bengaluru: A two-wheeler rider was injured after his bike collided with a lorry on Kanakapura Main Road, opposite Adigas Hotel, on Monday afternoon. The collision was followed by a fire in the front portion of the lorry, briefly disrupting traffic on the busy road.
Lorry catches fire after collision
The accident occurred at around 12.30 pm, according to Talaghattapura traffic police. Following the impact, the front section of the lorry suddenly caught fire, sending thick plumes of smoke into the air and causing concern among motorists and pedestrians in the area.
The biker sustained injuries in the collision and was immediately shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. Police said the lorry driver also suffered minor injuries but managed to escape from the spot.
Fire and Emergency Services personnel arrived at the location after being alerted about the blaze. They extinguished the fire and prevented it from spreading further.
Traffic disrupted briefly
The incident temporarily disrupted traffic on Kanakapura Main Road. Traffic police cordoned off the affected section to facilitate firefighting and the clearance of the vehicles.
Vehicles were diverted for a short period while emergency personnel and police carried out clearance operations. Traffic movement returned to normal after the situation was brought under control.
CCTV footage being examined
Police are investigating the exact circumstances that led to the collision and the subsequent fire.
A senior traffic police officer said statements from witnesses were being collected and CCTV footage from the surrounding area was being examined to establish the sequence of events.
“We are collecting statements from witnesses and examining CCTV footage in the vicinity to determine the cause of the accident and how the fire started,” the officer said.
Further details about the cause of the accident will be known after the police investigation.