India
CNG Vehicle Fire in Barabanki Claims Driver’s Life
A driver was burned to death when a moving compressed natural gas (CNG) car caught fire in Uttar Pradesh’s Barabanki early Saturday. Superintendent of Police Raveen Tyagi confirmed the incident, stating the vehicle was completely gutted and the driver’s remains charred beyond recognition. The victim, Pradeep Kumar of Pyarepur village, was returning from dropping passengers at Lucknow airport when the fire broke out around 6 a.m. in the Safdarganj police station area, about 33 km from the district headquarters. Passers‑by rushed to the scene after seeing the burning car but could not rescue him; by the time they arrived, the vehicle had been reduced to ashes. The charred remains were found on the seat, and the deceased was identified by the vehicle’s registration number. The cause of the blaze is unclear and will be determined through an investigation. Further details are awaited.