'Tech Saves Lives': Automated Sprinkler System Averts Major Disaster During Dwarka Expressway Car Fire | WATCH
Alert police officers promptly notified the fire department, and fire brigades were dispatched to the location. Meanwhile, the tunnel's integrated fire suppression system activated instantly, successfully containing the blaze and preventing it from escalating.
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New Delhi: Chaos erupted inside the Gurugram-Dwarka Expressway’s airport tunnel when a moving car burst into flame and the resulting shroud of dense, black smoke further paralysed traffic and sent drivers scrambling for safety.
Thankfully, the occupants of the car escaped in time, resulting in no casualties. A video capturing the intense blaze is now spreading rapidly across social media.
Delhi Police officers stationed at the tunnel's entry and exit points for routine security reacted instantly upon spotting the smoke. They immediately alerted the fire department, which dispatched brigades to the scene.
A game-changer?
While the car fire generated a massive volume of smoke within minutes, police successfully halted incoming traffic and coordinated a swift evacuation.
Amidst the blaze and rapid response, what came to the rescue was the tunnel's automated fire suppression system which provided a crucial line of defense, containing the flames and preventing a potential catastrophe.
Netizens reacted
Following a dramatic vehicle fire in the Dwarka Expressway’s Airport Tunnel yesterday, social media has been flooded with praise for the tunnel's advanced safety features.
"Look what changes a stable government can bring to this country- India is truly shining," one user commented, reflecting the sentiment of many who viewed the automated response as a long-awaited upgrade to public safety.
Others shared similar enthusiasm, with reactions ranging from "Thank god for something good in India" to simple, effusive praise like, "Superb, amazing, excellent".
Published By : Amrita Narayan
Published On: 14 July 2026 at 08:54 IST