A truck loaded with cement was completely destroyed after it caught fire near Janbai Derdi village on the Amreli-Bhavnagar State Highway on Wednesday afternoon.
According to reports, the truck, which was en route to Deesa, suddenly caught fire after flames erupted from the engine compartment. The fire spread rapidly, engulfing the entire vehicle in a matter of minutes.
The incident attracted a crowd of onlookers, but due to the delayed response from the fire brigade, the truck was completely destroyed by the time help arrived. The fire also caused traffic disruptions on one side of the highway for several hours.
Authorities are still investigating the exact cause of the fire. Fortunately, no injuries or casualties were reported.