A major road accident took place near the Yashobhoomi flyover in Dwarka, Delhi. At around 12:20 AM, a severe collision between two vehicles caused both to catch fire. Tragically, one individual perished at the scene, consumed by flames.
Identity of the Deceased Unknown:
Upon receiving the distress call, the fire department swiftly arrived at the scene and commenced rescue operations. Firefighters reported that both vehicles were ablaze. During the rescue, a burnt body was discovered in an Eco Van. The driver and passengers in the other vehicle managed to escape in time, saving their lives. The identity of the deceased remains undetermined, and the police, alongside forensic teams, are investigating the cause of the fire and the collision.
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What Caused the Accident?
It is not yet clear why the vehicles ignited post-collision. High speed and fuel leakage could have sparked the fire. To understand the sequence of events, police are scrutinizing nearby CCTV footage.
Delhi's Alarming Road Mishaps
Traffic accidents have become alarmingly common on Delhi's roads. Recently, in West Delhi's Vikaspuri flyover, a car struck two motorcyclists, causing them to plummet from the flyover. Moreover, recent statistics indicate that hundreds of people are injured or lose their lives each month in Delhi's road mishaps.
