Six Haryana tourists escape as car ignites on Ranikhet highway

A vehicle travelling on the Ranikhet highway in Uttarakhand burst into flames on Tuesday, prompting a frantic evacuation of its occupants. Six tourists from Haryana, who were inside the car, were able to exit the vehicle before the fire spread further.

Local police and fire‑rescue teams arrived at the scene within minutes and extinguished the blaze without any reported injuries. The tourists, though shaken, escaped unharmed and were taken to a nearby medical post for basic check‑ups.

Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire, citing possibilities such as a fuel leak or electrical fault. Officials have advised commuters to exercise caution on the highway and report any vehicle anomalies immediately.