In a shocking incident on Monday morning, motorists and passers-by alerted an e-bike rider after they saw thick smoke emanating from the vehicle. Public alerted the driver to stop the vehicle which averted a casualty.
Tirupur: Tense moments prevailed near Pushpa bus stop in Tiruppur after immense smoke and fumes eruptedfrom an e-scooter while driving in Tiruppur.
In a shocking incident on Monday morning,motorists and passers-by alerted an e-bike rider after theysaw thick smoke emanating from the vehicle. Public alerted the driver to stop the vehicle which averted a casualty.
The man driving the e-bike immediately stopped the vehicle on the roadside and removed the battery from the vehicle, which helped avert further casualty. Later, as the smoke intensified, the public alerted the Fire Department who reached the spot and doused the smoke.
With many people, especially the younger generation contemplating to buy electric vehicles, such mishaps in battery-operated vehicles will certainly make them think twice, opine public.