Bengaluru: A high-end car crashed into a petrol bunk at Attibele in southern Bengaluru late on Wednesday night, triggering a fire and leaving a petrol bunk employee injured.
The incident occurred when the car, driven by a man identified as Sanjay, crashed into the petrol station and struck an employee before hitting the fuel dispensing area.
Car catches fire after crashing into petrol bunk
According to the police, Sanjay was driving the car when it ploughed into the petrol bunk at Attibele. The vehicle first hit petrol bunk employee Guddu Kumar before crashing into the fuel dispensing area.
The car caught fire soon after the collision, creating panic at the petrol station and surrounding area.
A video of the incident showed the vehicle engulfed in flames after the collision. Fire and Emergency Services personnel were called to the spot and brought the blaze under control.
The circumstances that led to the car crashing into the petrol bunk are being investigated.
Employee suffers leg injury
Guddu Kumar sustained injuries to his leg after being struck by the vehicle.
He was immediately shifted to a private hospital for treatment. Police said his condition is stable.
The accident could have resulted in a more serious incident given that the vehicle crashed into an area where fuel was being dispensed. However, the fire was brought under control by emergency personnel before it could cause further damage.
Driver and passenger escape
Sanjay and a woman who was travelling with him managed to escape from the vehicle after it caught fire.
No deaths were reported in the incident.
The fire and collision caused concern at the petrol bunk, but emergency personnel responded to the situation and contained the blaze.
Police detain driver
Attibele police have detained Sanjay for questioning as part of their investigation into the accident.
Police suspect that the driver may have been under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident. The allegation is being investigated, and further details are awaited.
The police are examining the circumstances surrounding the crash, including how the vehicle entered the petrol bunk premises and whether alcohol consumption or any other factor contributed to the accident.
Investigation under way
The incident highlights the potential danger posed by vehicle crashes at fuel stations, where even a minor collision can lead to a fire if fuel dispensing equipment or other combustible material is involved.
Fire and Emergency Services personnel acted to bring the blaze under control following the collision. The injured employee is undergoing treatment and has been reported to be in stable condition.
Attibele police are continuing their investigation, while further details regarding the cause of the crash are awaited.