Nano catches fire, two occupants escape unscathed

New Delhi: A brother-sister duo had a close escape tonight after the Nano car in which they were travelling caught fire, police said.

The incident took place near ITO at around 8:15 PM.

Nishant (25), a student, and his sister 35-year-old sister Suman (35) were going to Connaught Place from their Krishna Nagar residence when the incident took place, they said.

The two smelled smoke emanating from the vehicle and got out of the car, police said, adding that soon the fire engulfed the vehicle.

Two fire tenders were rushed to the spot which doused the flames in 15 minutes. The two escaped unhurt.

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