Archive · 4 Oct 2025
Onion Truck Burns Near Nelamangala Due to Engine Short Circuit
A truck carrying onions caught fire near Nelamangala due to a short circuit in the engine.
The truck was heading to the Dasanapura market, transporting onions from Chitradurga.
The driver and cleaner were unharmed, but the entire load of onions was destroyed.
Firefighters responded, but the cargo was lost, leaving the farmer distressed.
Police are investigating the exact cause, and the incident highlights concerns about vehicle fire safety.
A truck carrying onions caught fire near Nelamangala.
The fire was caused by a short circuit in the engine.
The truck was transporting onions from Chitradurga.
The driver and cleaner escaped unharmed.
The farmer lost their onion consignment in the fire.
- Who
- A truck driver and cleaner, and a farmer who owned the onions.
- What
- A truck carrying onions caught fire.
- When
- Early Saturday morning.
- Where
- Near Budihal Gate, Nelamangala.
- Why
- Due to an engine short circuit.
- Event
- Truck fire
- Location
- Near Budihal Gate, Nelamangala
- Cause
- Engine short circuit
- Cargo
- Onions
- Origin of Onions
- Chitradurga
- Destination
- Dasanapura APMC market