A speeding car caught fire on the Pune–Mumbai Expressway near the Amrutanjan Bridge around 12:30 pm, triggering panic but causing no injuries as all passengers managed to escape in time. Smoke began emerging from the vehicle, prompting the driver to pull over immediately; within moments, the car was engulfed in flames as nearby motorists dangerously passed close by. The fire brigade rushed to the spot and brought the blaze under control, while traffic on the expressway was briefly disrupted before police restored movement.
