4 Killed As E-Car Crashes, Bursts into Flame In AP
Police and fire personnel rushed to the spot after receiving information and launched rescue operations: Reports
VIJAYAWADA: Four persons, including three members of a family, have died and another was critically injured when their electric car crashed into a road railing on the West Bypass in NTR district on Monday.
According to the Bhavanipuram police, the five occupants, including a two-year-old child, were returning to Patamata Bazaar in Nunna after attending a family function at Numburu in Guntur district.
Vijayawada fire station received a call from the Central Fire Station at around 5.04 pm, reporting that an electric car was on fire on the road. A doctor identified as Mona, who was travelling towards Eluru, had alerted the fire services. Fire personnel rushed to the accident site.
According to preliminary police inquiries, the car, driven by K. Ramdev, 39, was travelling at nearly 150 kmph. The driver appeared to have lost control while attempting to overtake another vehicle, hit a culvert and the car was thrown into the air before landing on the road's parapet wall, police said.
The battery exploded on impact, and flames engulfed the vehicle, police said.
Locals attempted to rescue the occupants. Two persons died on the spot, while others were pulled out of the car. Three were taken to hospital, where two succumbed to their injuries on the way. One injured person remained in critical condition.
The deceased were K Ramdev, 39; his mother Aruna, 55; his two-year-old son Mahatra, and Tiguru Aruna, 50. B Vijaya, 48, was admitted to a hospital for treatment.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu conveyed his condolences to the bereaved family. He directed officials to ensure proper medical treatment for the injured person.