Telangana: Driver, Around 200 Goats Charred to Death After Vehicle Hits Electric Pole (Video)
According to officials, the DCM vehicle was carrying around 150 to 200 goats when it collided with an electric pole. The impact reportedly caused the vehicle's diesel tank to burst, with sparks triggering a massive fire.
A driver and around 200 goats were charred to death after a vehicle transporting the animals caught fire following a collision with an electric pole in Telangana's Mahabubnagar district early Thursday, officials said. The incident occurred at around 4 am near Bhoothur village on National Highway-44. Fire and police personnel rushed to the spot and brought the blaze under control, according to a report.
Vehicle Carrying Goats Catches Fire
According to officials, the DCM vehicle was carrying around 150 to 200 goats when it collided with an electric pole. The impact reportedly caused the vehicle's diesel tank to burst, with sparks triggering a massive fire. The driver died at the spot, while the goats trapped inside the vehicle were unable to escape and were burnt to death, officials said. Hyderabad Train Fire: Major Blaze Erupts in AC Coach of Jaipur Special Express at Nampally Station, No Casualties Reported (Watch Video).
Driver, Around 200 Goats Charred to Death in Mahabubnagar
Fire Tenders Bring Blaze Under Control
Fire tenders were deployed to the accident site and eventually brought the fire under control. Police also reached the spot and began an investigation into the incident. The driver's body has been sent for a post-mortem examination, while officials are assessing the exact extent of the losses. Telangana: Diwali Fire Calls Surge in State, Major Blaze at Arene Life Sciences in Sangareddy Industrial Area.
Further Details Awaited
Authorities are continuing their investigation to establish the circumstances that led to the vehicle hitting the electric pole. Further details, including the identity of the driver and the origin and destination of the vehicle, are awaited.
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