Mathura, Oct. 18 -- A 25-year-old youth was burned alive after a high-tension electric wire fell onto a CNG-powered car parked in a field, causing a massive fire and explosion. The vehicle was completely engulfed in flames, police confirmed today.
The victim, Ankit, a resident of the Mant township, had gone to visit his agricultural field around 8:30 pm last night in his Toyota Glanza. While he was in the vehicle, a high-tension power line suddenly snapped and fell directly onto the car. The impact caused a severe fire, leading to the explosion of the car's CNG tank.
Within moments, the entire car was consumed by flames. Ankit, who was unable to escape, died on the spot due to severe burns. Fire brigade teams rushed to the scene and manag...