KOCHI: In a shocking incident, a speeding car rammed into a bridge and burst into flames after two cars raced each other in broad daylight in Panampilly Nagar. The incident happened today at 2.30 pm. During the race, one of the cars lost control and crashed into a bridge and burst into flames. Two passengers in the car immediately got out and ran away after seeing the smoke coming out of the car.

The car was entering Justice VR Krishna Iyer Road from Panampilly Nagar when it went out of control and hit the bridge connecting the two roads. Two Thodupuzha natives were in the car. It is reported that the car was completely burnt.

The people in the wrecked car were competing in a race with another vehicle. The car lost control and hit the bridge while attempting to overtake the other car. According to the locals, car racing is regularly witnessed in this area. The fire force soon reached the spot and extinguished the fire in the car.