Fire erupted in a car due to short circuit at Asharodi check post area under Clement Town in Dehradun on Tuesday morning. The incident created panic among the locals. Sources said that when car reached Asharodi check post area suddenly fire caught the car.
Three persons sitting in the car managed to come out with the help of others. Clement Town police station and the fire department were informed. The flame was put out after the fire tender that was rushed to the spot struggled with it for nearly half an hour. The car was going to New Delhi, police informed.