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Driver Burnt Alive as Moving Car Catches Fire and Doors Fail to Open.
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News18•10-10-2026, 10:56
Driver Burnt Alive as Moving Car Catches Fire and Doors Fail to Open.
- •A tragic incident occurred in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki district where a moving Tata Tiago car suddenly caught fire near the Pyarepur-Saidpur canal bridge.
- •The driver, 45-year-old Pradeep Kumar, suffered a painful death as the fire spread rapidly and he could neither open the doors nor break the windows.
- •According to the family, the ill-fated car was purchased just four months ago, and Pradeep was driving alone back to his village.
- •Villagers spotted the burning vehicle and alerted the police and ambulance services immediately.
- •Firefighters extinguished the blaze after strenuous efforts, while police have taken the body into custody and are investigating the cause of the fire.
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A moving Tata Tiago car suddenly caught fire near the Pyarepur-Saidpur canal bridge in Barabanki, trapping the driver inside. The fire spread so rapidly that the victim could not escape as the doors and windows failed to open, resulting in his death by burning alive.
The deceased driver was identified as 45-year-old Pradeep Kumar, who was returning home to his village alone from Barabanki. He had purchased the car only four months prior to the tragic accident.
Villagers spotted the burning vehicle on Saturday morning and immediately alerted the police's Dial 112 service and the 108 ambulance. Firefighters extinguished the blaze after rigorous efforts, and police took the body into custody to investigate the cause of the fire.
