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Delhi Police Rescue Woman, Child From Mercedes Fire at Traffic Signal

The blaze erupted at a red light near Tara Apartment Crossing in Govindpuri during the evening rush.

Overview

  • Police said the car caught fire around 5:30–5:37 pm on Thursday while waiting at the signal near Tara Apartment Crossing in southeast Delhi.
  • A team from Govindpuri Police led by ASI Ratan Lal Meena, with Constable Rahul and traffic personnel, reached quickly and evacuated the occupants.
  • Officers requisitioned a Delhi Jal Board water tanker to douse the flames and bring the fire under control.
  • According to police, there was no loss of life or damage to nearby vehicles, and the woman later thanked the officers for their timely help.
  • Media published video from the scene showing the response, and authorities have not reported a cause for the fire.