A tragic accident sent shockwaves across Guntur today after a vehicle suddenly erupted into flames along the Sangadigunta-Ponnur Road area in IPD Colony. The fatal incident resulted in one death and left another individual injured as flames quickly enveloped the moving car.

The deceased victim was identified as an elderly man named Tadikonda Harikrishna, who became trapped inside the burning vehicle as the fire spread rapidly. His son, Akhilesh, was traveling alongside him in the car and suffered injuries during the sudden blaze.

How Did Car Accident Occur In IPD Colony Guntur?

Reports indicate that the father and son were returning home after visiting a hospital for a medical procedure when the car caught fire near their residence. An air conditioning explosion inside the vehicle is suspected to have triggered the intense fire, leaving the elderly passenger unable to escape in time.

Alert locals in Guntur’s IPD Colony rushed to the burning vehicle and managed to pull Akhilesh out of the car, saving his life before shifting him to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. However, severe flames prevented bystander intervention from saving Harikrishna, who was charred to death inside.

Upon receiving information regarding the accident, local police teams promptly arrived at the IPD Colony site to inspect the destroyed car and secure the area. Authorities registered a formal case and initiated an investigation to ascertain the precise cause behind the fire and evaluate potential vehicle mechanical defects.