On Friday morning, a sudden fire broke out inside a Maruti van at Karelibaug Amit Nagar, narrowly avoiding the driver and a laborer. The fire department responded quickly and smothered the flames with a steady stream of water. It was only a matter of time, as both occupants escaped in time, saving their lives.
Mahendra Prajapati, is in the construction business, according to the available information. He was transporting work-men and construction-related equipment from his Sama-Savli Road site to another site at Amit Nagar circle on Friday morning. Meanwhile, on the route to the airport from Amitnagar circle, the van unexpectedly blew up, and Mahendra and his helper were able to get out just in time.
Author-Shlok Talati