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Delhi Car Fire Kills Taxi Operator, Separate Road Incidents Leave Several Injured

Authorities investigate a fatal car fire on Bijwasan Road flyover as other road accidents in the city raise safety concerns.

The remains of the gutted vehicle. (HT Photo)
The cause of the fire is currently being investigated.
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The incident occured on the Bijwasan Flyover near Dwarka Expressway. (Representative file photo)

Overview

  • A 42-year-old taxi operator, Sandeep Singh, was killed when his car caught fire on the Bijwasan Road flyover in Chanakyapuri late Monday night.
  • The Delhi Fire Service extinguished the flames, and police are investigating whether the fire was accidental or caused by foul play.
  • In Sainik Enclave, a 7-year-old boy was injured in a separate car accident and is currently in stable condition at a hospital.
  • Another incident in Old Rajendra Nagar involved a speeding vehicle that struck a woman, several children, and a street vendor, leaving one person critically injured.
  • These events highlight a concerning pattern of road safety issues in Delhi, prompting calls for improved measures and emergency response protocols.