KERALASSERY: An 'Ampere Reo' electric scooter that was used for a year exploded in Kundalassery. The scooter is owned by CK Haneefa of Chakkamkunnu House in Kundalassery.

A major disaster was averted in an incident that occurred at 8 pm on Thursday. After ten seconds of charging, the scooter exploded with a loud noise. With this, the family got scared and came out of the house. The explosion continued with low noise. Within seconds the scooter was completely gutted. The nearby window and the bed next to the vehicle were completely burnt. According to the owner, the loss is around Rs 1 lakh. The scooter was purchased in August 2021.