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India News | Tamil Nadu: Fire Breaks out in Car; Passengers Escape Unhurt

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By ANI | Published: Apr 27, 2026 10:02 PM IST
India News | Tamil Nadu: Fire Breaks out in Car; Passengers Escape Unhurt

Perambalur (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 27 (ANI): 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.

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Traffic was disrupted on the Coonoor-Mettupalayam National Highway for about an hour.

Further details are awaited. (ANI)

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