Car catches fire on Delhi’s Mehrauli-Badarpur Road near Lado Sarai, two escape safely

May 19, 2026

New Delhi: A car caught fire on Delhi’s busy Mehrauli-Badarpur Road near Lado Sarai, prompting panic among commuters, officials said. The two people who were inside the vehicle managed to exit safely before the flames engulfed the car.

According to initial information, the incident occurred on the Mehrauli-Badarpur stretch in South Delhi, a heavily trafficked arterial road connecting key parts of the city. The cause of the fire is not yet officially confirmed, and authorities are expected to investigate the matter.

#WATCH | Delhi: Car catches fire on Delhi’s Mehrauli-Badarpur Road. Delhi’s Mehrauli-Badarpur (MB) Road near Lado Sarai.

Two people, who were inside the vehicle, managed to exit the car on time. pic.twitter.com/JLLADex1hU

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Sudden blaze on busy arterial road

Eyewitnesses reported that smoke and flames suddenly erupted from the vehicle while it was moving or briefly stationary on the road. The fire quickly intensified, leading to traffic disruption in the area.

Fire services were alerted and rushed to the spot to bring the situation under control. No casualties or injuries have been reported so far.

Occupants escape in time

Officials confirmed that both occupants inside the car were able to exit the vehicle before the fire spread. Their quick action prevented any loss of life.

Investigation likely

Authorities are expected to examine whether the fire was caused by a technical fault, overheating, or another mechanical issue. Further details are awaited.

The Mehrauli-Badarpur Road, which connects southern parts of Delhi, frequently witnesses heavy traffic and such incidents often lead to temporary congestion in surrounding areas.