Man dies after electric car catches fire in Bharatpur
Summary
A 56-year-old man died after an electric car caught fire in Bharatpur early Friday morning. Police are investigating the cause of the blaze with the help of eyewitness accounts, CCTV footage, and technical experts.
Key Points
- A 56-year-old man, Amar Parajuli, died when the electric car he was riding in caught fire near Basantachowk in Bharatpur Metropolitan City-9.
- Police said the vehicle was traveling normally before crossing the main highway lane and ending up in a ditch on the service road, where the fire intensified.
- Investigators are reviewing eyewitness statements and CCTV footage, and will involve mechanical engineers to determine the exact cause of the fire.
- Parajuli, who lived in Bharatpur-12 and ran a dairy and grocery shop, was returning home from Hetauda when the incident happened.
