Man injured after car catches fire in accident near Bhukum

A man was injured when his SUV caught fire after colliding with a dumper truck near Bhukum. He was hospitalized, but injuries were not severe.

A man was injured after a car caught fire following a collision with a dumper truck near Bhukum, Mulshi, at around 10:30 am on Friday.

After the accident, the bonnet of the high-end SUV in which they were traveling was damaged and caught fire. (HT PHOTO)

According to police, car driver Kartik Hadke, 21, from Loni Kalbhor, along with his four friends, were heading towards Pirangut. After the accident, the bonnet of the high-end SUV in which they were traveling was damaged and caught fire. Due to the airbags, no major injuries were reported. However, the driver of the car sustained an injury to his chest. He was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment, said police

Fire bridge officials said the exact cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.