Parked Force Traveller turned into ashes after coming in contact with Diwali cracker sparkles in Bhubaneswar

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Bhubaneswar: A Force Traveller was completely turned into ashes after coming in contact with cracker sparkles during Diwali celebration in BDA area of Bhubaneswar this evening.

Some local residents of the BDA area of Chandrasekharpur were reportedly celebrating Diwali by bursting different kinds of firecrackers. However, one of the firecrackers accidentally fell near the fuel tank of the parked Force Traveller.

As the fuel tank of the vehicle came in contact with the sparks of the cracker after it exploded, a major fire occurred and engulfed the entire vehicle.

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People present on the spot attempted to douse the blaze, but in vain. After finding no other option, they shifted the other vehicles parked near the Force Traveller.

Soon, a team of fire-fighters rushed to the spot after getting information and took control of the inferno. However, by the time the vehicle had completely reduced into ashes.

Chandrasekharpur police also arrived at the scene and initiated a probe into the matter.

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