Hyderabad: Two road accidents leave one dead, another injured; several shops damaged

Hyderabad: A motorist was charred to death after his car caught fire on the Outer Ring Road (ORR) near Shamirpet on Monday.

In a separate accident, a driver sustained serious injuries after an overspeeding vehicle rammed into commercial shops near Select Theatre in Alwal.

Car fire on ORR claims driver’s life

A horrifying accident took place under Shamirpet Police Station limits when a parked car suddenly burst into flames, leaving the driver trapped inside and burnt alive.

Driver was asleep inside the vehicle

Preliminary inquiries suggest that the victim parked his car along the ORR, kept the air-conditioner running, and fell asleep. Police suspect a technical malfunction may have triggered the fire.

The incident occurred while the vehicle was reportedly travelling from Shamirpet towards Keesara and came to a halt near Leonio Restaurant.

Forensic teams join probe

The Shamirpet Police, along with the Clues Team, have begun a detailed investigation to identify the cause of the fire and confirm the victim’s identity.

Overspeeding car crashes into shops near Select Theatre in Alwal

In a separate incident, panic ensued near Select Theatre in Alwal after an Ertiga car rammed into roadside shops and a commercial block.

Driver suspected of being intoxicated

Police suspect the driver was under the influence of alcohol and lost control while travelling from Machabollaram towards Select Theatre. The force of the collision left the vehicle completely crushed.

Shops damaged, no casualties

Though several shops were damaged, there were no casualties as the area was vacant at the time of the crash. The injured driver was shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. Alwal Police have registered a case and are verifying CCTV footage from the vicinity.