Explosion during charging of electric scooter in Ratlam, 11 year old girl died

A tragic accident happened late Friday night in Ratlam district of Madhya Pradesh. An electric scooter exploded while charging in PNT Colony, causing a massive fire. A 10-11 year old girl, who had come from Gujarat to her maternal grandfather’s house, died in this accident. Two other members of the family were seriously injured. All the injured have been admitted to Ratlam Medical College.

The accident happened at 3 o’clock in the night

The family met with this accident after sleeping after putting the electric scooter on charging. It is being told that during charging at around 3 o’clock in the night, suddenly sparks started coming out from the scooter and then a massive fire broke out. After the fire, the family started shouting for help, which alerted the people nearby.

Local people started rescue work

As soon as information about the fire was received, nearby people immediately reached the spot. He started trying to extinguish the fire and save the people trapped in the house. Meanwhile the fire brigade was informed. After much effort, the family members were taken out, but the 11-year-old girl remained trapped inside.

11 year old girl died, others seriously injured

After a lot of efforts, the girl was taken out, but by then she was seriously burnt. He was immediately taken to Ratlam Medical College, where doctors declared him dead. Treatment of the other two members of the family is going on, whose condition is said to be critical.

After happiness the atmosphere changed into mourning

The incident occurred on the night when the family had celebrated the younger sister’s birthday on Friday. This accident happened just a few hours after the birthday celebration. The girl had come to her maternal grandfather’s house with her mother and they had to return to Vadodara, Gujarat on Sunday morning.

Question on safety of electric vehicles

This incident has raised serious questions on the charging safety of electric vehicles. Incidents of fire during charging have come to light before, but lack of awareness and safety standards regarding it is still a big challenge.