Vehicle goes up in flames in Mapusa, occupants escape

THE GOAN NETWORKPublished Jul 2, 2023, 11:56 PM IST

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Passengers of a car had a miraculous escape after it went up in flames in the wee hours of Sunday on the flyover of the National Highway (NH66) at Carrasvaddo, Mapusa.

Fortunately, nobody was hurt but the Ford Figo car was completely gutted in the incident.

A Mapusa Fire Station official informed that a fire brigade rushed to the spot after they received a call at around 5.08 am on Sunday.

“The fire personnel managed to douse the flames but by then the entire car was burnt to ashes,” the official said.

While the cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, an electric short circuit in the engine is suspected to be the primary cause.

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Packs of stray dogs on prowl, spread panic in Ganeshpuri

Locals say canines chase 2-wheeler riders, attack people

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Published Jul 2, 2023, 11:54 PM IST

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Packs of stray dogs on prowl, spread panic in Ganeshpuri

MAPUSAThe rise in the population of stray dogs has become a huge cause for concern for residents of Mapusa particularly from the areas of Ganeshpuri and Housing Board.Locals from Ganeshpuri have complained that the canines have bitten several people, which has further added to the panic in the area.The strays are also found chasing pedestrians and two-wheelers which create a sort of fear psychosis among the people residing in the area.“The stray dog population is increasing…