India, Aug. 31 -- A Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) mechanised road-sweeping and garbage collection truck caught fire near Rajiv Chowk on the Delhi-Jaipur Expressway in the early hours of Sunday, officials said. No injuries or casualties were reported.

The incident took place at 3.15am while the truck was carrying out regular sweeping work in and around Rajiv Chowk and along the expressway. Smoke suddenly started billowing from the vehicle's engine, following which the driver stopped the truck by the roadside and jumped out, escaping unhurt.

Within moments, flames rose from the vehicle and spread rapidly, engulfing the truck. The driver immediately informed the police and the fire department, following which one fire tender from...