Patna: A motorcycle caught fire while being ridden on Patna’s busy Exhibition Road on Monday, causing a temporary traffic disruption. The rider noticed smoke and flames, stopped the vehicle and moved away before the fire spread across the bike.
No casualties were reported in the incident. The cause of the fire has not been established.
Fire Spreads Rapidly
According to eyewitnesses, smoke began emerging from the motorcycle before flames suddenly erupted. The rider immediately pulled over and moved to safety.
The fire quickly engulfed the motorcycle. The vehicle was severely damaged before firefighters brought the blaze under control.
Traffic Disrupted
The incident led to congestion on both sides of Exhibition Road as commuters slowed down or stopped while the motorcycle burned.
Traffic movement was affected for some time, particularly as the incident occurred during peak office hours.
Firefighters Extinguish Blaze
A fire department team reached the spot after receiving information about the incident and extinguished the flames using water.
The damaged motorcycle was subsequently removed from the road. Police and traffic personnel helped clear the area and restore the flow of vehicles.
Cause Under Investigation
The exact cause of the fire remains unclear. A short circuit or mechanical fault is among the preliminary possibilities, but no official cause has been confirmed.
Police and other authorities are assessing the circumstances surrounding the incident.
