India, April 7 -- A major mishap was averted last night after an ambulance carrying a critically ill patient caught fire near Pipili in Odisha's Puri district. The incident took place when the ambulance was en route from Delang to Bhubaneswar.

According to reports, the ambulance was transporting a snakebite victim to Bhubaneswar for treatment when it suddenly caught fire while in motion. The ambulance driver and medical staff managed to safely evacuate the patient and themselves before the fire could cause any harm. No injuries or casualties were reported.

On being informed, Fire Services personnel rushed to the spot and managed to bring the blaze under control before it could spread further.

The patient was soon transferred to anothe...