Tragic incident in Surat: man burnt to death in car fire

Surat: Fire engines were at the spot but couldn’t save the man due to an explosion in the car.

A horrific incident unfolded in Gujarat’s Surat as a 42-year-old man, Deepak Patel, lost his life when his car caught fire while driving on Udhna Magdalla Road.

Patel, a yarn trader from Abhava Village in Surat, was trapped inside the vehicle, which burst into flames following a suspected technical fault.

Details of the Incident

Eyewitnesses reported hearing an explosion and seeing smoke emanating from the vehicle. The fire quickly engulfed the car, making it impossible for bystanders to rescue Patel. He reportedly lost consciousness inside the vehicle before the flames consumed it entirely.

Firefighters arrived at the scene but were unable to save Patel due to the intensity of the fire and a subsequent explosion.

Challenges Faced by Emergency Responders

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Fire engines struggled to douse the flames as the blaze rapidly consumed the car. Despite their efforts, the vehicle was completely burnt by the time the fire was brought under control.

Possible Causes Under Investigation

Preliminary investigations suggest that the fire may have been caused by a short circuit or other technical malfunction. The police have called in a forensic team to examine the charred remains of the vehicle and determine the exact cause of the fire.

This tragic incident highlights the critical importance of vehicle safety checks to prevent such accidents.

Investigations are ongoing to uncover more details about the underlying cause of the fire.