A moving car caught fire in Rajasthan’s Ajmer district, killing four people, including two former sarpanchs and a district council member
Ajmer: A devastating road accident in Ajmer district claimed the lives of four people on Today's morning after a moving car suddenly caught fire near Shrirampura village in the Borada police station limits.
Among the deceased were two former sarpanchs and a district council member, officials confirmed.
The tragic incident reportedly occurred around 5:30 am when former village head Ram Singh Chaudhary was taking District Council member Poosi Devi to a hospital after she complained of chest pain.
His wife and former sarpanch Surgyan Devi, along with niece Mahima, were also travelling in the vehicle at the time of the accident.
Car Suddenly Burst Into Flames Near Shrirampura Village
According to preliminary information, smoke allegedly began emerging from the car while the family was rushing toward the hospital.
Within minutes, the vehicle reportedly turned into a massive fireball, trapping the occupants inside.
Eyewitnesses said the flames spread rapidly, leaving little time for the passengers to escape.
“The entire vehicle was engulfed in flames within moments,” local residents reportedly told authorities.
Former sarpanch Ram Singh Chaudhary, Surgyan Devi, and Mahima were allegedly unable to come out of the vehicle and died on the spot after suffering severe burn injuries.
Locals reportedly managed to rescue Poosi Devi from the burning car. However, she sustained critical burn injuries and later died during treatment at the hospital.
Police and Villagers Rushed to the Accident Spot
Following the incident, teams from the Rajasthan Police and the local administration rushed to the accident location.
With the help of villagers, officials managed to bring the fire under control.
Police later shifted the bodies for postmortem examination while senior officials began investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident.
The shocking incident triggered grief across Shrirampura village and nearby areas, where the victims were reportedly well known.
Forensic Investigation Underway in Ajmer Car Fire Case
Investigators suspect the fire may have been caused by a short circuit or a technical malfunction inside the vehicle.
However, officials clarified that all possible angles are currently being examined.
A forensic team was also called to inspect the burned vehicle and determine the exact reason behind the fire.
Ajmer Superintendent of Police Harshvardhan Agarwala visited the scene and reviewed the situation with investigators.
“The exact cause of the accident is under investigation and forensic analysis is being carried out,” police officials stated.
The tragic accident has once again raised concerns regarding vehicle safety and emergency escape preparedness during road emergencies involving fire incidents.
