A devastating fire broke out in a 12-seater tempo travel in Pune’s Hinjewadi area around 8 am on Wednesday, claiming four lives. The incident occurred on the Phase-2 road, opposite the Dassault System, triggering panic in the area.

According to a Senior Inspector of Hinjewadi Police Station, three victims who were trapped inside the burning tempo traveller died on the spot, while a fourth person succumbed to the injuries later. The exact cause of the fire is yet to be determined, and an investigation is underway.