Septic Tank Vehicle Crosses Center Line, Hits Utility Pole, Catches Fire... Driver Dies

The fire department is extinguishing the fire of the vehicle involved in the incident.
[Image provided by Busan Police Agency]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Du-yeol] An incident occurred where a septic tank vehicle collided with a utility pole and exploded, resulting in the death of the driver.

According to the Busan Metropolitan Police Agency, at around 1:27 PM on the 6th near Cheonseong Rehabilitation Center in Cheonghak-dong, Yeongdo-gu, a septic tank vehicle crossed the center line, collided with a utility pole, and exploded, killing the driver, a man in his 50s identified as Mr. A.

The septic tank vehicle was a 16-ton cargo truck, and the reason for crossing the center line is under investigation.

The driver's cabin was completely burned due to the fire caused by the explosion, and there were no other casualties.

A police official stated, “The fire investigation is currently underway, and the exact cause of the accident will also be investigated.”

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