Pickup truck suddenly caught fire on Ho Chi Minh road

On October 20, the Traffic Police Department of Dak Lak Province said it was coordinating with relevant agencies to investigate and clarify the cause of a pickup truck suddenly catching fire while traveling on Ho Chi Minh Road.

According to initial information, at approximately 7 PM on the same day, Mr. Vu Van H. (residing in Thanh Mien commune, Hai Phong city) was driving a pickup truck with license plate 15K... on Ho Chi Minh Highway in the direction of Gia Lai - Dak Lak.

Upon reaching kilometer 1749+700 (in Cu Bao ward, Dak Lak province), the vehicle experienced a sudden acceleration problem that could not be resolved. At this point, the driver removed the key to turn off the engine and bring the vehicle to a stop. However, after the vehicle had been stopped for about 10 minutes, a fire suddenly broke out in the engine compartment. The flames quickly spread, completely engulfing the vehicle.

A pickup truck unexpectedly caught fire while traveling on Ho Chi Minh Highway.

Upon receiving the report, the Fire Prevention and Rescue Team of Area 2, Dak Lak Provincial Police, arrived at the scene to extinguish the fire. Fortunately, the driver had left the vehicle at the time of the fire, so there were no casualties.

The cause of the fire is currently being investigated by the authorities.

MAI CUONG

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/xe-ban-tai-bat-ngo-boc-chay-บน-duong-ho-chi-minh-post819082.html