British man, 88, dies in vehicle fire in Avgorou
Avgorou, Cyprus. An 88-year-old British national died after becoming trapped in a vehicle fire, with a postmortem examination on Tuesday confirming that he died from burns.
His body was found outside the front passenger door of the vehicle on a dirt road on Saturday. His dog also died in the fire.
Vehicle became stuck
Police said the man, who lived in Pachna, had travelled to the area with his care worker and dog to visit an animal shelter.
The pair are believed to have become lost and driven onto a dirt road, where their vehicle became stuck in mud.
Fire spread to vehicle
The man repeatedly attempted to free the vehicle before sparks ignited nearby dry reeds, police said. The fire then spread rapidly to the car.
The care worker escaped safely and urged the man to leave the vehicle. According to her statements to police, he told her to seek help while he remained behind.
Investigation continues
Emergency services found the man dead beside the vehicle after the fire was extinguished. Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances that led to the fire.
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