Traffic snarls at Vellore Green Circle after roadworks; lorry fire breaks out among parked trucks
Roadworks at Vellore Green Circle caused heavy traffic; a parked lorry caught fire and was brought under control by the fire service. Police are investigating.
Traffic congestion built up at Vellore’s Green Circle after diversion of vehicles due to tunnel/road works. Numerous trucks were parked in a queue, causing heavy congestion for over two hours.
A parked lorry suddenly caught fire; nearby people tried to douse the flames but were unable to control them before fire service personnel arrived. The fire service brought the blaze under control, though the lorry was extensively damaged.
Police and fire officials are investigating the cause, including possible battery explosion or electrical short circuit. Traffic diversions will remain until the road works are completed.
Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai