Six people lost their lives after a car caught fire following a road accident near Jagaheri in Uttar Pradesh’s Muzaffarnagar district on Monday morning. The incident took place around 4:50 AM in the Titawi police station area on the Panipat-Khatima Highway.
The car was travelling from Hisar in Haryana towards Haridwar when the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle. The car first hit a divider and subsequently collided with an electric pole before catching fire. The impact of the collision was followed by a massive blaze that engulfed the vehicle.
Six Occupants Die in the Accident
All six people travelling in the car died in the incident. A child was also among the victims. The fire spread rapidly after the collision, leaving the occupants trapped inside the burning vehicle.
The accident caused an emergency response in the area, with local police and administrative officials rushing to the location.
Police and Emergency Teams Reach the Spot
Police personnel reached the accident site and initiated rescue and relief operations. Emergency teams worked at the location following the collision and fire. The bodies were subsequently taken for necessary legal formalities.
The authorities also began the process of establishing the identities of the deceased and informing their families.
Investigation Underway
The exact circumstances that led to the accident are being investigated. Police are examining how the vehicle lost control and collided with the divider and electric pole.
The incident occurred during the early morning hours when the car was travelling along the highway towards Haridwar.
The accident has resulted in six fatalities and prompted an investigation by the local police. Further details regarding the identities of the victims and the circumstances surrounding the collision are being established by the authorities.