The car's handbrake had failed after it caught fire, due to which the driver had to step away.
New Delhi: A car that had caught fire was seen rolling down a road in Jaipur on Saturday afternoon, triggering panic among locals. Visuals showed commuters trying to dodge the burning car as it continued moving down the elevated stretch.
The car's owner was identified as Mukesh Goswami from Alwar, but it was being driven by his friend Jitendra Jangid.
Mr Jangid noticed smoke coming from the car's bonnet and pulled over. After he exited the car, it went up in flames and started rolling down the road.
The car's handbrake had failed after it caught fire, and the driver had jumped out.
Soon, a team of firefighters was rushed to the scene.
Fire Officer Dinesh Kumar confirmed that the car was destroyed in the fire, reported news agency PTI. However, no injuries have been reported.