A terrifying incident occurred in Korba district, Chhattisgarh, when a fire broke out in a moving car driven by Karan Kumar Sahu, who was traveling alone from Udaipur to Bilaspur. The fire ignited unexpectedly while he was driving on National Highway 130 near the village of Navapara (Kapa) around 5 PM. As he tried to open the door to escape, he found it jammed, but in a split-second decision, he opened the window glass and leapt out, narrowly avoiding the flames that caught on his shirt and pants.

Witnesses to the incident stopped to help, and immediately called for emergency services by dialing 112. Meanwhile, Sahu quickly extinguished the flames on his clothes to prevent severe injury. He sustained minor injuries and was taken to the Podi Uproda health center for treatment. The car, on the other hand, was completely consumed by fire and became a total loss, highlighting the suddenness and danger of such vehicular fires.

This incident has sparked interest on social media as a video of the event went viral, showcasing not only the quick thinking of the driver but also the response of passersby during an emergency. The quick action taken by Karan Kumar Sahu in what could have been a tragic situation serves as a reminder of the importance of vehicle safety and emergency preparedness while on the road.