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Dr K Jagadeesh Babu died after his car struck a road divider and burst into flames on a highway in Suryapet district.
The victim was travelling towards Hyderabad when the crash happened on Sunday morning.
Police cited in the reports suspected lack of sleep may have caused him to lose control of the vehicle.
Another report said the car was completely gutted and the victim was trapped inside.
Why it mattersIt shows how a single highway crash can become fatal when post-impact fire traps occupants, underscoring road safety and vehicle fire risks.
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One account said the intense fire destroyed the number plate, complicating identification and prompting CCTV review.
Police and emergency personnel recovered the body and launched an ongoing investigation.