Barabanki: A driver was burnt to death after a moving car suddenly caught fire in Uttar Pradesh’s Barabanki district on Saturday morning. The driver, identified as Pradeep Kumar, was trapped inside the vehicle and could not escape as the flames rapidly engulfed the car.
The incident took place around 6 am near the Pyarepur Saidpur Canal in the Safdarganj area, approximately 33 kilometres from the district headquarters. The fire spread within minutes, completely engulfing the vehicle.
Fire Brigade, Police Rush to the Spot
After receiving information about the incident, fire brigade personnel and Safdarganj police rushed to the spot. Firefighters worked to bring the blaze under control, but the driver died at the scene.
The deceased was a resident of Pyarepur village in Barabanki district. Police identified him through the vehicle’s registration number.
According to the available information, Kumar was returning to Barabanki after dropping off passengers at Lucknow airport. He was the only person inside the car when the incident occurred.
Police Begin Investigation Into Cause of Fire
Safdarganj police station in-charge Ajay Prakash Tripathi said the body had been taken into custody and further legal proceedings had been initiated.
The exact cause of the fire remains unknown. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident to determine how the blaze started and why the driver was unable to escape.
The incident triggered panic in the area, with local residents gathering at the spot as emergency services worked to extinguish the flames. Further details are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses.