Four young men were killed after their car caught fire and plunged into a culvert in Madhya Pradesh, India, on Sunday night (25 Oct).
A fifth passenger managed to escape but suffered burns over around 35% to 40% of his body, and was transferred to a hospital in Indore for further treatment.
The accident happened at around 11.30pm along the Mhow-Neemuch four-lane road in Dhar district.
Police said the five friends were returning home after visiting the Sanwaria Seth temple when one of the car’s tyres burst near a culvert near Heera Dhaba under the Sadalpur police station.
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The vehicle subsequently veered off the road, caught fire and plunged into the culvert.
Police said one 20-year-old passenger, identified as Tushar Mandloi, managed to get out of the vehicle.
The other four passengers died at the scene. It remains unclear whether they had been trapped inside the vehicle or what prevented them from escaping.
The victims were identified as 20-year-old Bhim Dhakad, 20-year-old Chetan Dhakad, 20-year-old Aditya Tiwari, and 19-year-old Abhishek Solanki.
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Firefighters were called to extinguish the blaze, but the car was gutted before the four men could be rescued.
Their bodies were subsequently taken to Dhar District Hospital for post-mortem examinations.
Civil surgeon Dr Mukund Barman said Tushar suffered burns covering around 35% to 40% of his body.
He was given initial treatment before being referred to Indore due to the severity of his injuries.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident.
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