Lorry gutted in Hyderabad, no casualties

A lorry has been reduced to ashes at Abdullapurmet on National Highway 65 in the wee hours on Wednesday. However, no casualties have been reported.

The lorry driver who noticed the smoke billowing from the vehicle halted it on the roadside and got down. Minutes after him getting down, the lorry engulfed fire and completely gutted before the fire tenders reached the spot.

The reason for the fire is yet to be ascertained. A case has been registered by the police. The lorry is said to be returning to Hyderabad from Vijayawada.