A mechanic's advice kills 4 members of Andhra Pradesh family. Here's what happened

The family, a resident of Thyagaraju Street in Punganur town, had recently repaired the engine of their two-wheeler vehicle. A local mechanic advised the family to keep the engine running overnight to "set" the newly installed parts. However, this turned out to be fatal for the family. 

What began as a routine repair for a two-wheeler vehicle ended up killing a family of four in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh on Sunday.

The family, a resident of Thyagaraju Street in Punganur town, had recently repaired the engine of their two-wheeler vehicle. A local mechanic advised the family to keep the engine running overnight to "set" the newly installed parts. However, this turned out to be fatal for the family.

Following the mechanic's suggestion, the family left the engine running. To make matters worse, they parked the bike inside their home and shut the windows and doors of their poorly-ventilated residence.

When the fumes from the engine had nowhere to escape, carbon monoxide — a colourless, odourless but deadly gas — filled the room where the family was sleeping. The couple and their two children suffocated to death.

When concerned neighbours dialled local police officials, they broke the door to find all four members of the family dead.

The police have registered a case and is investigating the incident. The tragedy in Andhra Pradesh serves as a reminder that operating machines such as vehicle engines or generators within enclosed spaces can be dangerous.