Kanpur: A fire broke out due to short circuit in a dumper heading to Ghatampur from Kanpur near Rind river bridge in Shambhua on the highway in Bidhnu police station area of the district on Saturday afternoon. Sensing trouble, the driver and attendant jumped off the vehicle to save their lives. On seeing the flames emanating from the dumper on the highway, passersby informed the police and fire brigade, who reached the spot and controlled the fire after about an hour.Bidhnu police station in-charge Pradyuman Singh said the dumper caught fire due to short circuit.TNNWe also published the following articles recentlyDumper crushes minor in Uttar PradeshA four-year-old girl lost her life after being struck by a speeding dumper filled with mud in Etawah. The driver was apprehended by local residents and handed over to the police. The incident occurred while the girl and her father were returning home from their agricultural field. The dumper collided with the girl near a temple, resulting in her immediate death. The vehicle has been seized, and a case of rash negligent driving has been filed against the driver.Fire closes major highway in Los AngelesA fire underneath a major highway in Los Angeles resulted in the closure of the road in both directions. The fire caused significant damage to the Interstate 10 overpass in an industrial zone, with twisted guardrails and blackened concrete being observed. The cause of the fire is unknown, and firefighters successfully protected nearby buildings. The highway is expected to be closed for at least 24 hours, with detours in place. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries from the incident.Watch: Chinese highway with lasers for sleepy drivers but is it safe?Authorities in China have installed anti-fatigue laser lights on highways to keep drivers alert and prevent accidents. The system projects multi-color laser lights above cars, stimulating drivers visual nerves with a strobe effect. The lasers are positioned away from drivers eye level to ensure safety. The system can project up to 2 km in distance and is useful for all types of motorists. Similar systems are used in reflective mile markers and mid-strips on highways. Several countries, including China, use these anti-fatigue laser lights on their roads.

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