Tamil Nadu: Car catches fire on Coonoor-Mettupalayam highway; none hurt

A car caught fire on the Coonoor-Mettupalayam National Highway in Tamil Nadu. The passengers, en route to a mourning ceremony, escaped safely with no injuries reported. The incident caused traffic disruption on the highway for about an hour.

A fire broke out in a car near a wooden bridge on the Coonoor-Mettupalayam National Highway. No injuries were reported, as the passengers, including the driver, Ramesh, managed to escape safely. All were going to attend a mourning ceremony. Traffic was disrupted on the Coonoor-Mettupalayam National Highway for about an hour. Further details are awaited. (ANI)

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