A moving car caught fire and was completely gutted near the Rawatsar railway crossing in Pilibanga, Hanumangarh on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The driver displayed exceptional alertness, jumping out of the vehicle just in time to save his life. Within minutes, the car was engulfed in massive flames and reduced to ashes.
Details of the Pilibanga Incident
The car belonged to Dhanraj Suthar, a local resident of Pilibanga. He was driving near the Rawatsar crossing when he noticed smoke billowing from the vehicle. Sensing danger, he immediately opened the door and leaped out. Moments later, the fire spread rapidly, turning the entire car into a fireball. A large crowd gathered at the spot following the incident. Fortunately, no casualties or injuries were reported as the driver escaped completely unhurt, preventing a potential tragedy.
Previous Vehicle Fire Incidents in Rajasthan
This incident adds to a worrying pattern of vehicle fires across the state. In April 2026, a horrific fire broke out in a moving car on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway near Alwar, leading to the tragic deaths of five members of a single family from Madhya Pradesh. Earlier, in November 2025, another driver was burnt alive on a Rajasthan highway after his moving car caught fire within seconds, highlighting critical issues regarding vehicular maintenance and road safety.
Other Severe Road Tragedies and Local Incidents
Hanumangarh and neighboring regions have experienced several major road mishaps and civic disturbances. In February 2026, an SUV carrying people returning from a wedding plunged into a canal, resulting in three deaths, a matter that was subsequently raised in the State Assembly. Additionally, in April 2026, a high-speed car crash in Jhunjhunu claimed the lives of three friends when their vehicle flipped multiple times in the air. Hanumangarh also witnessed severe unrest in December 2025, where vehicles were torched, an MLA was injured, and mobile internet services had to be suspended.
