Dhaka, March 4 -- Two firefighting units have engaged in efforts to douse a fire engulfing a car in Dhaka's Hatirjheel.

The incident was reported around 12:25pm on Tuesday near the Hatirjheel Metropolitan Bridge, according to Rashed Bin Khaled, duty officer at the Fire Service Control Room.

The two units were immediately dispatched but were delayed in reaching the scene due to traffic congestion, he said.

As of 1:30pm, both units were still working to contain the fire.

"We were on duty under the bridge when we suddenly heard a loud noise and saw the car catch fire. We approached the driver, who explained that there was an issue with the gearbox," said Sub-Inspector Jamadul Islam of Hatirjheel Police Station.

"Witnesses said the car w...