A hearse has caught ablaze while transporting a coffin to a funeral.
The driver reportedly escaped unhurt before dragging the casket clear as flames consumed the vehicle.
The fire did not reach the body inside, reports said.
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The blaze broke out as the hearse headed for a burial in La Colorada in Veraguas Province, Panama, on Tuesday (29 Sep).
The vehicle belonged to the La Gloria Funeral Home.
The driver reportedly managed to get herself to safety before removing the coffin from the burning vehicle.
La Gloria put out a statement to clients and the community following the incident.
The funeral home confirmed that no one was injured and said its staff were safe.
The company also said the emergency was dealt with promptly.
La Gloria said they took the necessary steps to ensure the scheduled farewell could go ahead as planned.
The funeral home offered the family “accompaniment, respect and support” following the dramatic incident.
Footage shared on social media showed the hearse engulfed in thick flames as smoke billowed from the vehicle.
The coffin was seen clear of the burning wreckage.
The incident left the hearse badly damaged, but there were no reports of injuries.
La Gloria thanked well-wishers for their concern and understanding after the blaze, as reported by Need To Know.
There has been no official word from firefighters on what sparked the fire.
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