How did a man lose his life in a car fire in Hyderabad?
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Key Takeaways
- A man lost his life in a car fire in Hyderabad.
- Authorities suspect a technical malfunction caused the blaze.
- The incident highlights the ongoing issues with drunk driving in the region.
- The police are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragic event.
- Safety measures are crucial to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Hyderabad, Nov 24 (NationPress) A tragic incident unfolded early Monday morning when a man was burned alive after a fire erupted in his vehicle in Hyderabad.
The incident took place on the Outer Ring Road close to Shamirpet, situated on the outskirts of the city.
As per police reports, the blaze originated from an EcoSport car that was parked along the roadside.
Authorities believe that the individual may have fallen asleep in the vehicle with the AC running, which trapped him as the flames rapidly spread and consumed the entire car.
The EcoSport, en route to Keesara from Shamirpet, was parked near Leonia Restaurant when the fire ignited. Bystanders alerted the police, who arrived promptly and extinguished the flames. Unfortunately, the car was completely destroyed.
Preliminary investigations suggest that a technical malfunction could have initiated the fire. A case has been filed at the Shamirpet Police Station.
The identity of the deceased remains unknown. The CLUES (Crime Laboratory Ultimate Evidence System) team has been dispatched to the scene to conduct a detailed investigation into the fire's origin and to identify the victim.
In a separate incident, an out-of-control car crashed into shops in Alwal, near Select Theatre.
According to police, a speeding Ertiga collided with roadside shops and a commercial block. The driver sustained serious injuries and has been taken to a hospital.
Fortunately, there were no fatalities, as the shops were closed at the time, and no one was inside.
Authorities are investigating the crash and suspect that the driver may have been under the influence of alcohol.
Hyderabad and its surrounding areas have been experiencing such incidents regularly, despite ongoing efforts to combat drunk driving within the Hyderabad, Cyberabad, and Rachakonda jurisdictions.
The traffic police in Hyderabad have issued warnings that drunk driving may result in imprisonment. During a two-day special operation on November 21 and 22, a total of 535 drivers were apprehended.
According to police statistics, 430 cases were recorded against two-wheelers, 39 against three-wheelers, and 66 against four-wheelers and others.