A dangerous incident was recorded on Thursday evening in the Lapraka area, where a vehicle exploded while moving and was then engulfed in flames. So far, the preliminary version points to a technical fault, while no injuries have been reported.
The incident in Lapraka
The vehicle caught fire on Dritan Hoxha Road, causing panic in the area and material damage.
According to preliminary information, the incident happened at around 22:10, while the vehicle was in motion.
Preliminary suspicions about the cause
According to initial information, it is suspected that the vehicle, equipped with a gas system, suffered a technical fault while moving.
According to the same preliminary version, the fault is suspected to have caused the explosion and then the vehicle being engulfed in flames.
Driver escapes without injuries
At the time of the incident, the vehicle was being driven by a 61-year-old man with the initials D. L.
No injuries have been reported from the fire, while the damage identified so far is only material.
Investigation remains open
Police said the investigative team is working to fully clarify the circumstances of the case.
There is still no official conclusion on the exact cause of the explosion, so the version of a technical fault remains preliminary.
The incident brings attention back to the technical safety of vehicles, especially those with gas systems, at a time when the causes of such incidents often remain to be verified only after expert examination.
Until the case is fully clarified, the only confirmed element is that the driver managed to escape without injuries.