of Kerala Thiruvananthapuram A shocking incident has come to light. A Maruti Suzuki Omni van was running fast on the road. Meanwhile, a moving van suddenly caught fire. Despite heavy fire, the vehicle could be seen moving on the road but no one was driving it.
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incident captured on cameras
This entire incident has been captured on cameras and the videos are going viral on social media. In the video, the vehicle can be seen moving on the road without a driver under heavy fire.
driver narrowly missed
The driver had a narrow escape because as soon as he realized that his MUV was on fire, he came out of the vehicle safely in time. However, he was unable to stop the car and it continued for some distance before it collided with an oncoming vehicle and stopped.
Cause of fire not disclosed
The cause of the fire has not been known yet. No one was injured in the entire incident. Firemen reached the spot and extinguished the fire. However, the vehicle was completely burnt and destroyed.
History of Maruti Omni
Maruti Suzuki introduced the Omni as the Maruti Omni van in 1984, marking its entry into the automobile market. This model quickly gained immense popularity across India, and became a common sight in both personal and business circles.
‘Kidnapper’s car’
Although celebrated for its utility, it also acquired a colloquial nickname, ‘Kidnapper’s Car’, for its portrayal in Bollywood films in its early days. In 1998, the Omni got its first facelift, evolving with the changing times. After a stellar 35 years of performance in the Indian market, Maruti Suzuki discontinued the iconic Omni in 2019, bidding goodbye to this enduring phenomenon.