KOTTAYAM: A man died after suffering severe burns after his car caught fire while running. The deceased is Vakathanam Pandanchira native OG Sabu (55). The incident happened in front of Sabu's gate at 10.15 am on Tuesday. The car caught fire with an explosion while he was returning from outside.

Smoke billowed from the front and a fire broke out. Sabu was trapped inside the vehicle as the door was locked. Although he was brought out by breaking the window, he suffered burns all over his body. The I-ten car was completely burnt. He died around 7.30 yesterday morning while undergoing treatment at the medical college. Sabu is a native of Chotti in Mundakayam. He settled in Vakathanam with his family a year ago. Sabu bought the car 10 years ago. A team of experts will inspect the car.

He had held several positions such as SNDP Yogam High Range Union Secretary, Union Vice Secretary, and Chotti branch secretary. Mother: Rajamma, wife: Shiny, children: Dr Akshay and Akshara.