Lorry driver burnt alive in road mishap - The HinduUpdated - May 02, 2026 07:29 pm IST - VIJAYAWADAFire personnel douse the flames emanating from the lorry which caught fire near Veeravalli village in Krishna district on Saturday. | Photo Credit: ARRANGMENTA lorry driver was burnt alive in a road mishap that occurred on the national highway between Vijayawada and Eluru early on Saturday. The deceased, Surendra (22), was a native of Kakinada district.Police said that a fire reportedly broke out in the lorry cabin when the vehicle hit a tipper parked on the roadside near Veeravalli in Krishna district around 2.30 a.m.. Surendra, who was trapped in the cabin, died on the spot, while another driver inside the cabin had a narrow escape.Published - May 02, 2026 06:33 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }