Ludhiana, Nov. 23 -- A truck driver was burnt alive after the CNG cylinder of his vehicle exploded following a collision on a flyover near Nanaksar Gurdwara Sahib on Friday night.

According to eyewitnesses, the explosion triggered a massive fire that engulfed the entire truck, leaving the driver trapped inside with no chance of escape.

The deceased, identified as Bhushan, was employed with Malwa Transport and had loaded parcels from Transport Nagar earlier that evening. He was en route to deliver goods to various shops when the accident occurred around 11pm, police said.

Eyewitness Bal Singh, standing outside his store, recalled hearing a loud explosion moments before seeing the truck in flames. "The driver was crying and waving for he...