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Car Catches Fire in Guntur, One Man Dies After Being Trapped Inside

A Maruti Baleno caught fire near the Sai Baba Temple in Guntur’s Indira Priyadarshini Colony, killing one of the two people inside. Police have begun investigating the cause of the fire.

Fire-damaged Maruti Baleno near Sai Baba Temple in Guntur

Guntur Car Fire Leaves One Dead, Another Injured

A man died after a Maruti Baleno caught fire near the Sai Baba Temple in Indira Priyadarshini Colony in Guntur, resulting in a tragic incident that left another person injured.

The fire broke out suddenly while two people were inside the car. One of them managed to escape from the vehicle safely, but the other became trapped inside as the flames spread and died in the fire.

Police identified the deceased as 53-year-old Tadikonda Harikrishna. Lalapet police confirmed his identity following the incident.

Fire Erupts Near Sai Baba Temple

The incident occurred near the Sai Baba Temple in Indira Priyadarshini Colony, where the car was engulfed in flames without warning.

There were two people inside the Maruti Baleno at the time. As the fire intensified, one occupant was able to get out of the vehicle. The other, however, could not escape and remained trapped inside.

The flames ultimately claimed the life of Harikrishna, according to police.

The second person sustained injuries in the incident and was taken to a hospital for medical treatment. Details about the extent of the injuries were not immediately available.

Police Begin Investigation

Lalapet police have begun an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fire.

At present, the exact cause of the blaze has not been established. Police are working to determine how the fire started and what led to the vehicle catching fire while the occupants were inside.

Officials have not yet disclosed any further details about the circumstances that preceded the incident.

The investigation is expected to establish the sequence of events and the cause of the fire.

Deceased Identified as Tadikonda Harikrishna

The deceased was identified by police as Tadikonda Harikrishna, aged 53.

His death turned the incident into a tragedy after one of the two occupants was unable to escape the burning vehicle. The other occupant survived but was injured and required hospital treatment.

Police are continuing to gather information as part of their inquiry.

Further Details Awaited

The circumstances surrounding the fire remain under investigation, and the complete cause of the incident is yet to be determined.

Authorities are expected to establish the details through their investigation. Further information about the incident was awaited as police continued their inquiry.

The incident has drawn attention to the fatal consequences of the sudden vehicle fire, with one person escaping the burning car while another lost his life after becoming trapped inside.

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