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Man Dies in Car Fire on Delhi Flyover, Police Investigate Cause

Authorities are probing whether the fatal fire in Chanakyapuri was accidental or involved foul play, while a separate car accident injured a 7-year-old boy in New Delhi.

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)
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Overview

  • A man was found charred to death after a car caught fire on the Bijwasan Road flyover in Chanakyapuri, Delhi, late Monday night.
  • Firefighters from the Delhi Fire Service responded promptly, extinguishing the flames and discovering the body inside the vehicle.
  • The police are investigating the cause of the fire, considering possibilities of an accident, foul play, or other factors, with the car owner's identity yet to be confirmed.
  • In a separate incident, a 7-year-old boy was injured in a car-related accident in Sainik Enclave, New Delhi, and is reported to be in stable condition at the hospital.
  • The vehicle involved in the Sainik Enclave incident has been seized, and legal action is being pursued by the Delhi Police.