In a tragic incident, an EV catches fire in Andhra Pradesh and four members of a family were killed on the spot. Reports say that the the incident took place in Vijayawada West Bypass, NTR district..
According to reports, the driver of the EV reportedly lost control over the wheels and crashed into the divider. Due to the high speed and subsequent impact, the battery of the EV caught fire and the car went up in flames.
Preliminary investigation suggests that among the 5 people in the car four died on the spot whereas on is said to be in acritical condition.
Several videos of the incident has gone viral on social media. Visuals show the car up in flames. Another visual shows lifeless bodies lying around.
The bodies have been sent for postmortem. An investigation has been launched in this matter.
Car Catches Fire Suddenly In Odisha
On Tuesday another such incident of a car catching fire was reported from Odisha.
The incident of the car catches fire in Keonjhar occurred behind Saraswati Sishu Vidya Mandir in Badabil Pauranchal. It was completely burnt to ashes. The driver of local resident had taken the vehicle to park it near his house when the incident took place.
Before parking the vehicle, smoke suddenly came out and it caught fire. The driver first tried to extinguish the fire himself but failed.
Later, when he immediately went to inform the owner of the vehicle by then the entire vehicle was engulfed in flames. The intensity of the fire was so high that the fire had spread to the branches of a nearby tree.
Seeing this, the locals got scared and contacted the fire brigade. By the time the fire brigade arrived, the vehicle was burning furiously. The fire brigade reached the spot and doused the fire. But by then the vehicle was completely burnt out.
The vehicle owner, has revealed that the Scorpio is only one year and eight months old.
Preliminary investigation suggests that the fire may have been caused by a short circuit. An investigation has been initiated. Further deatiled reports awaited in this matter.
