India, Nov. 8 -- A 38-year-old woman and her five-year-old son had a narrow escape in southeast Delhi's Alaknanda area after their Mercedes E-Class sedan caught fire while they were waiting at a traffic signal on Thursday evening. Police said both were rescued in time, though they sustained minor injuries.

According to police, the incident took place around 5.30pm near the Tara Apartment crossing. The woman was driving, with her son seated beside her, when flames suddenly erupted from the front portion of the car as they waited for the light to turn green.

Assistant sub-inspector (ASI) Ratan Lal Meena and constable Rahul, stationed at a nearby police booth, rushed to the spot after hearing locals shout for help.

"I rushed to the car as...