Smoke Billows from Truck on Highway, Vehicle Catches Fire

A fire broke out in a truck while driving, completely burning the front part of the vehicle.
[Photo by Gyeongnam Fire Headquarters]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] On the 15th at around 11:25 a.m., a fire broke out on a 1-ton truck near the Yangsan Junction on the Gyeongbu Expressway in Jungbu-dong, Yangsan-si, Gyeongnam.

According to the Gyeongnam Fire Headquarters on the 16th, the fire was extinguished at around 11:45 a.m. that day, but the front part of the vehicle, including the seats, was completely burned.

The truck driver noticed smoke rising from the engine area while driving, stopped the vehicle at a rest area, and reported the fire to 119.

There were no items loaded on the truck, and no traffic congestion or casualties occurred.

Fire and police authorities are investigating the exact cause of the fire.

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