VELLORE: A father and daughter died when their newly purchased e-bike exploded while charging. The incident took place Friday night in Vellore, Tamil Nadu. 49-year old Duraivarma of Vellore and his daughter 13-year old Mohanapreethi were sleeping after keeping their new bike for charging at night. Both died instantly after inhaling smoke following the explosion.

The bike exploded and set fire to another bike nearby. The fire then spread to the house and the locals reached there to help. They were unable to save the two as the fire raged. The fire was brought under control by firefighters and found two bodies when they searched the home. Duraivarma's wife died nine years ago. He lived with his two children. The son escaped the accident as he had gone to the relative's house after the meal.