Ludhiana, Jan. 26 -- A CNG-powered truck carrying highly inflammable foam material caught fire in Ghati Mohalla of Sunder Nagar early Sunday, triggering four blasts. No one was injured in the incident, fire officials said.

According to eyewitnesses, locals rushed out of their houses after hearing the explosions and saw the truck engulfed in flames, with the narrow stretch turning into a fire zone within minutes. The vehicle was carrying foam used for mattress manufacturing, which significantly intensified the blaze and produced thick plumes of smoke.

People out for morning walks were the first to raise an alarm, following which residents gathered at the spot.

The fire department was alerted and fire tenders from the nearby Sunder Nagar...