Taxi engulfs in flames at airport; other vehicles moved to safer places

A taxi went up in flames at the parking bay of the airport here some minutes after the driver alighted, police said Monday. After dropping a passenger, the driver got out and stood at a distance.

Suddenly thick smoke started emanating from the car and within a few seconds it was engulfed in flames, police said. Fire and rescue personnel managed to douse the fire, even as vehicles in the vicinity were moved to safer places.