This is the terrifying moment firecrackers ignite a scooter in Western India's Maharashtra. The heart-pounding scene unfolded during celebrations held by Congress party workers following the victory in the Assembly elections of southern India's Karnataka.

This footage, which was filmed in Thane on May 13, shows the vehicle toppling onto the driver's left leg. People can be seen rushing to rescue him and pouring water to extinguish the blaze.

Fortunately, the man emerged from the harrowing ordeal unscathed.

This footage was filmed and produced 13 May 2023.

A scooter caught fire from firecrackers from the celebrations of Congress party workers in western India's Maharashtra.

This incident reportedly happened in Thane on May 13.

Visuals showed the scooter on fire from the fireworks in the area. The man, who was riding the vehicle, was seen getting injured as the two-wheeler fell on his left leg. Some people soon rushed to help him out. They also poured water on the burning scooter to put out the flames. This happened near the Congress office and the man, according to a report, did not suffer any serious injury.

The Congress party workers were celebrating their party's victory in the Assembly elections of southern India's Karnataka.