Airport Tunnel in Delhi Temporarily Closed After Vehicle Fire
Airport tunnel briefly shut after vehicle catches fire
Hindustan Times
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The Airport tunnel in Delhi was briefly closed on Monday due to a fire in an ambulance from Gurugram Civil Hospital. The incident occurred at the merging point with the Dwarka Expressway tunnel, but traffic on the expressway was restored shortly after. No injuries were reported.
- 01The Airport tunnel was closed temporarily after a vehicle fire.
- 02The fire originated in an ambulance returning to Gurugram Civil Hospital.
- 03Traffic on the main Dwarka Expressway was restored after the incident.
- 04No injuries or fatalities were reported due to the fire.
- 05Authorities advised commuters to follow traffic advisories during the closure.
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On Monday evening, the Airport tunnel in Delhi was temporarily shut down after a fire broke out in an ambulance belonging to Gurugram Civil Hospital. The incident occurred at approximately 8:10 PM at the merging point with the Dwarka Expressway tunnel. The Delhi Police reported that the ambulance driver, Sunil, stated that the fire likely resulted from excessive engine heat while he was returning to the hospital after dropping off a patient. Fire services responded promptly, deploying three fire tenders to extinguish the fire and prevent its spread. Fortunately, there were no injuries or fatalities reported. Following the incident, traffic on the main Dwarka Expressway was restored, although the Airport tunnel remained closed for effective smoke extraction. Authorities urged commuters to adhere to traffic advisories during this period.
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The temporary closure of the Airport tunnel may have caused delays for commuters traveling to and from the airport, impacting traffic flow in the area.
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