The SUV that was gutted in the fire following a collision at Anmod Ghat.
BELAGAVI
An SUV travelling from Goa towards Bengaluru was completely gutted after catching fire following a head-on collision with a truck at Anmod Ghat on Monday evening. No casualties were reported.
The accident occurred around 4 pm near the Goa-Karnataka border, a short distance downhill from Dudhsagar Temple, within Goa’s jurisdiction.
The SUV, reportedly carrying tourists returning from Goa to Bengaluru, collided head-on with a 16-wheeler truck travelling from Karnataka towards Goa. The impact was severe, causing the SUV to catch fire.
The flames quickly engulfed the vehicle, reducing it to ashes. Fortunately, the occupants managed to escape before the fire spread, averting a major tragedy. No injuries or loss of life were reported. A fire tender was summoned from Ponda to douse the blaze. However, by the time firefighters reached the spot, the SUV had already been completely gutted.
The incident caused concern among motorists using the Anmod Ghat stretch, a busy route connecting Goa and Karnataka.
Collem police have taken up an investigation to ascertain the exact circumstances leading to the collision and the subsequent fire. Further details about the occupants and damage to the truck are awaited.
