"Only People Shouldn't Get Hurt..." The Meaningful Run of a Burning Cargo Truck

A driver in China became a topic of discussion after his large truck caught fire, and to prevent casualties, he drove the vehicle 4 to 5 km to a sparsely populated area. Photo by Xinhua News Agency.

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Bong-ju] A driver in China became a topic of conversation after rushing 4 to 5 km to a sparsely populated area with his large truck on fire to prevent casualties.

According to Xinhua News Agency on the 20th, around 6 p.m. local time on the 14th, sparks from welding work at a vehicle repair shop in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China, ignited a large truck.

Straw was laid on the floor of the large truck that was carrying watermelons, causing the fire to spread quickly.

The vehicle repair shop was located in a busy area with many people and vehicles nearby, and there was a gas station not far away.

Xinhua News Agency reported that the owner of the large truck decided to drive the vehicle to a sparsely populated area to prevent casualties and property damage as the fire grew.

Truck driver who sped 4 to 5 km with a burning cargo truck in China. Photo by Xinhua News Agency.

The truck owner drove about 4 to 5 km to the outskirts before stopping the vehicle, getting out, taking cover, and waiting for the fire truck to arrive.

He told Xinhua News Agency, "My wife said it was enough as long as no one was hurt, and I think the same. I felt relieved that the fire in my truck did not cause harm to society. Even if I got hurt, I thought I should not put others in danger."

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