Three charred to death after car crashes into transformer in UP’s Lakhimpur Kheri
The collision caused electrical wires to break and fall onto the car, triggering sparks and a fire. The six occupants were trapped inside the vehicle
Three people perished and three others faced critical injuries when their car collided with a transformer in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri district early Monday morning, according to police reports. The incident unfolded around 2:30am near Oel town, located approximately 8km from the district headquarters. The crash sounded like an explosion due to its tremendous impact, as reported by nearby residents.
The group, en route to Sitapur, lost control of the vehicle near Oel, causing it to cross a footpath, enter a field, and plow into a transformer. The collision led to broken electrical wires, sparks, and a resultant fire. The six passengers were trapped inside the charred vehicle. Among the victims, Ayush Kumar was identified as having been burnt alive at the scene, his body found fixed to the driver's seat.
The other five survivors suffered severe burns and managed to exit the vehicle, being discovered struggling on the roadside until emergency services arrived. Post hospitalization, two of the injured men succumbed to their injuries. The deceased have been identified as Akash Verma, a resident of Pipariya Bypass, and two others whose identities are still being confirmed.
The exact cause of the accident will be determined post-investigation. The bodies of the deceased have been sent for post-mortem examinations, and legal proceedings are underway. Lakhimpur Kheri police confirmed their prompt response to the incident, transferring the injured to a hospital, and sending the bodies for post-mortem, while emphasizing that further legal actions were being pursued, and the law-and-order situation remained under control.
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