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Telangana Neurosurgeon Dies in Fiery Car Crash on NH 365; Accident Caught on Camera
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Moneycontrol•20-09-2026, 19:53
Telangana Neurosurgeon Dies in Fiery Car Crash on NH 365; Accident Caught on Camera
- •Dr. K Jagadish, a 50-year-old neurosurgeon from Mamata Hospital, died after his car crashed into a road divider and caught fire on National Highway 365 in Suryapet district, Telangana.
- •The accident occurred near the Pillalamarri flyover on the Hyderabad-Khammam highway around 7:15 am on Sunday.
- •CCTV footage captured the tragic incident, showing the Volvo car hitting the divider and instantly bursting into flames, completely gutting the vehicle.
- •Police and fire personnel responded, but Dr. Jagadish, who was the sole occupant, was found charred in the driver's seat; his identity was confirmed via toll gate information and the car's temporary registration.
- •Investigators are examining the cause of the accident, with police suspecting that lack of sleep may have contributed to Dr. Jagadish losing control of the vehicle.
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The neurosurgeon who died in the accident was 50-year-old Dr. Kasakurthi Jagadish, who served as the head of the neurosurgery department at Mamata Hospital in Khammam.
The tragic accident occurred on Sunday morning at around 7:15 am on National Highway 365 near the Pillalamarri flyover in Telangana's Suryapet district.
After the car struck the iron grills of the road divider, it burst into flames within minutes and was completely gutted. Investigators are examining the cause, and police suspect lack of sleep may have been a factor.
