WATCH Videos: Driverless Car Catches Fire And Speeds Through Jaipur Road – What Happens Next?
A driverless vehicle became a source of chaos on Ajmer Road in Jaipur, Rajasthan, as it caught fire and sped uncontrollably, causing nearby commuters to flee in panic. The alarming event unfolded on a busy Saturday, near Sudarshanpura Pulia, and was captured in a video that quickly went viral on social media.
Driverless Car Catches Fire and Speeds Through Jaipur Road
The footage depicted a fiery scene with the car in flames, narrowly avoiding collisions with motorcycles and prompting some to abandon their vehicles in a desperate attempt to reach safety. Spectators from a nearby flyover recorded the pandemonium, which culminated in the car crashing into a divider.
The driver noticed smoke coming out of air conditionersand he stepped out to inspect. Probably, he has not applied hand brake.
— Neetu Khandelwal (@T_Investor_) October 13, 2024
This driverless car soon engulfed in flames descended an elevated road in #Jaipur creating panic among bikers before halting at a divider. pic.twitter.com/xxrzIZaAb8
The owner of the car, Jitendra Jangid, a resident of Divya Darshan Apartment in Mansarovar, revealed to The Times of India that the fire started in the engine due to smoke emerging from the air conditioning unit. Jangid had exited the car to inspect the source of the smoke when he discovered the engine ablaze.
🔥🔥Burning car starts to drive on its own in Jaipur
— Sumit (@SumitHansd) October 13, 2024
This is not a movie shoot...the real Ghost Rider 💀 pic.twitter.com/Rpkyxb3j4v
This incident led to the handbrake becoming damaged, allowing the vehicle to move down the road uncontrolled. Despite immediate action to douse the fire, the car was beyond salvage. Fortunately, no injuries were reported from this harrowing incident.
A Burning Car on Run in Town….#Jaipur pic.twitter.com/KufsO7Xdvm
— Rajpal Singh Shekhawat (@Rajpal_BJP) October 12, 2024
Social media users were quick to react to the footage of the burning car navigating through traffic. Comments ranged from expressions of alarm to humorous takes on the situation.
#MGHector the burning car, video from #Jaipur shows a running SUV engulfed in flames causing panic amongst motorists. As per a @TOIIndiaNews report, the burning car finally came to a halt after hitting a divider. However, despite heavy traffic, no injuries were reported. pic.twitter.com/PbpwlEMDMh
— Harsh Trivedi (@harshtrivediii) October 13, 2024
One person praised the quick-thinking actions of a bystander who rescued a bike from the path of the blazing car, while another remarked on the severity of the incident, saying, "It's alarming…not global warming it's global blowing."
Burning car in Jaipur 🔥 pic.twitter.com/ZykJUwB0k5
— DeepakDeshmukh (@DeepakD93775071) October 13, 2024
Others made light of the bizarre situation with comments like, "ADAS features working after burning," and "We got Ghost Rider upgrading to an SUV before GTA VI," showcasing the wide range of reactions from the online community.
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— Prateek Singh (@Prateek34381357) October 13, 2024
This incident not only captured the attention of the public due to its dramatic nature but also raised questions about vehicle safety and the quick spread of such extraordinary events through social media platforms. As the video of the driverless, flaming car went viral, it brought together a mix of concern, awe, and humor from viewers around the world.
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