Alert truck driver averts major tragedy in Karnataka

A major fire tragedy was averted in Karnataka by an alert truck driver after the truck ferrying the dry grass caught fire in the middle of the road.

Arakalagud (Karnataka):The presence of mind and courage showed by the driver of a truck which caught fire in Arakalagudu Taluk in Hassan district in Karnataka averted a major disaster.

The truck was ferrying dry grass for cattle and suddenly caught fire in the middle of the road causing loss of lakhs of rupees. However, the driver drove the truck to a nearby lake before jumping off safely.

According to the eyewitnesses, "The driver took a huge turn and drove the vehicle into the lake and abandoned the vehicle before he jumped off from the vehicle." Meanwhile, firefighters were called in to control the situation.

A major tragedy could have resulted but the timely action of the driver saved the day.