Police are launching an investigation after a man’s lifeless body was discovered in the rear of a van that had been engulfed in flames in Paget Street, Burton upon Trent. The incident unfolded on Sunday, prompting a swift response from the police and fire services.

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service received the distress call at 7:55 pm, leading to a rapid deployment of firefighters to the scene. Once the blaze was successfully extinguished, the lifeless body of a man was found within the van, prompting police involvement in the investigation.

The circumstances surrounding the incident are currently being treated as unexplained, with investigators working tirelessly to uncover the truth behind this tragic event. A post-mortem examination is scheduled to take place, aiming to determine the exact cause of the man’s death.

The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, highlighting the need for a thorough investigation into the circumstances that led to this unfortunate occurrence. Police are urging anyone with relevant information or who may have witnessed the events leading up to the fire to come forward and assist with the investigation.