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Agriculture
Wheat-Laden Trolley Catches Fire on New Ganpati Ghat Road, Driver Averts Major Disaster
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 01:36 PM
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A trolley loaded with wheat burst into flames on the newly constructed Ganpati Ghat road in Madhya Pradesh. Quick action by the driver prevented a larger catastrophe.
A fire erupted in a trolley carrying a full load of wheat on the newly opened Ganpati Ghat road in Madhya Pradesh. Witnesses said flames erupted from the vehicle's tires and quickly engulfed the entire trolley.
The driver, noticing the blaze, immediately steered the trolley to the roadside, preventing it from moving further into traffic. By pulling the vehicle aside, he averted a potential collision that could have caused additional injuries and property damage.
Emergency services arrived promptly and extinguished the fire, but the wheat cargo was completely destroyed. Local authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, while the driver has been praised for his quick thinking.
The incident highlights the risks associated with transporting bulk agricultural produce on newly constructed roads, prompting calls for stricter safety checks.
The driver, noticing the blaze, immediately steered the trolley to the roadside, preventing it from moving further into traffic. By pulling the vehicle aside, he averted a potential collision that could have caused additional injuries and property damage.
Emergency services arrived promptly and extinguished the fire, but the wheat cargo was completely destroyed. Local authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, while the driver has been praised for his quick thinking.
The incident highlights the risks associated with transporting bulk agricultural produce on newly constructed roads, prompting calls for stricter safety checks.