Man dies trapped in burning car on Sangadigunta-Ponnur Road in Guntur; son rescued
A 56-year-old man died after his car caught fire on the Sangadigunta-Ponnur Road in Guntur, India. While his son was successfully rescued by a bystander, the victim remained trapped inside the vehicle.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding vehicle safety standards and emergency response times in regional areas.
A 56-year-old man died after the car he was travelling in caught fire on the Sangadigunta-Ponnur Road in Guntur on Tuesday (September 29, 2026). His son, who was with him, was pulled out of the burning car, but Tadikonda Harikrishna, seated at the back, could not be rescued.
Two people were in the car when flames suddenly broke out from the air-conditioning system, local residents said. One of the occupants managed to get out of the vehicle after it caught fire. The other, who was reportedly in the rear seat, could not escape and was trapped inside the burning car.
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