{
  "id": 8649798,
  "title": "Neurosurgeon burnt alive after car slams into divider, bursts into flames in Telangana",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/neurosurgeon-burnt-alive-after-car-slams-into-divider-bursts-into",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-20T08:28:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/neurosurgeon-charred-to-death-after-car-hits-divider-catches-fire-in-telangana/articleshow/134365504.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "HYDERABAD - A neurosurgeon from Khammam was killed in a horrific car accident on Friday morning. Dr. K Jagadeesh Babu, while driving from Khammam to Hyderabad, lost control of his vehicle after hitting a road divider. The impact caused the car to burst into flames, tragically burning Babu alive. Police suspect the cause may have been fatigue, as Jagadeesh was reportedly traveling late at night. The vehicle's fire quickly engulfed the driver, leaving him trapped inside. Emergency services arrived at the scene following reports of the accident and began investigating the incident. Doctors from Suryapet rushed to the location to assist in the post-accident procedures. The victim's body was later identified after the extensive fire damage and was shifted to Suryapet Government General Hospital for a postmortem examination. His family was notified by the authorities. Authorities are currently probing the incident, gathering additional details to establish the exact circumstances that led to this unfortunate tragedy.",
  "summary": "In a heartbreaking event, Dr K Jagadeesh Babu, a leading neurosurgeon from Khammam, died when his car collided with a road divider and caught fire on NH-365BB. The incident, occurring near Pillalamarri in Suryapet district early Sunday, raises concerns as police attribute the crash to possible drowsiness, resulting in this devastating loss for the medical community and his loved ones.",
  "key_points": [
    "Neurosurgeon Dr. K Jagadeesh Babu died in car accident.",
    "Vehicle hit divider, burst into flames, burning Babu alive.",
    "Police suspect fatigue as cause of fatal accident."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "Neurosurgeon charred to death after car hits roadside divider, catches fire in Telangana",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/neurosurgeon-charred-to-death-after-car-hits-roadside-divider-catches",
        "published": "2026-09-20T11:08:36.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}