Horror in Dhar: 4 Youths Charred to Death as Car Bursts into Flames
Four youths were charred to death after a tyre burst caused their car to catch fire and plunge into a ditch on the Mhow-Neemuch road in Madhya Pradesh.
A devastating road accident on the Mhow-Neemuch four-lane road in Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar district has claimed the lives of four young men. The tragedy unfolded late Sunday night when a car fire Dhar MP incident occurred after a tyre burst caused the vehicle to lose control, plunge into a ditch, and erupt in flames.
The Midnight Tragedy
The incident took place around 11:30 pm on October 25, near a culvert situated in front of Heera Dhaba. The area falls under the jurisdiction of the Sadalpur police station. According to officials, five youths were traveling in the vehicle when the tyre on the driver's side suddenly burst while they were crossing the culvert.
The sudden loss of control sent the car spiraling off the road and into a ditch below the culvert. Almost immediately, the vehicle caught fire, trapping the occupants inside.
Victims and the Sole Survivor
The group of friends were residents of the Sagore area and were reportedly returning home after a visit to the Sanwaria Seth temple. The sheer intensity of the fire left little room for escape for most of the passengers.
The victims who lost their lives in the horrific accident have been identified as:
- Bhim Dhakad (20)
- Chetan Dhakad (20)
- Aditya Tiwari (20)
- Abhishek Solanki (19)
In a miraculous turn of events, one youth, Tushar Mandloi (20), managed to scramble out of the burning wreckage before it was completely engulfed.
Medical Emergency and Police Action
Parul Belapurkar, the Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) for Dhar, confirmed that four of the youths died on the spot due to severe burns. Tushar Mandloi, however, sustained critical injuries during the escape.
Dr. Mukund Barman, the Civil Surgeon at Dhar District Hospital, provided details on the survivor's condition, stating that Tushar suffered burns over 35-40 per cent of his body. Due to the severity of the injuries, he has been referred to a specialized facility in Indore for further medical treatment.
"Yesterday at around 11:30 pm, a car carrying five youths was passing by a culvert... the tyre on the driver’s side burst. The car lost balance, caught fire and fell into a ditch below the culvert," stated ASP Parul Belapurkar.