Car burns fiercely at gas station, 2 dead: Why didn't the car doors open?
Translated from Vietnamese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- A car carrying numerous batteries and electric toy car batteries exploded and caught fire at a gas station in Da Nang city, Vietnam, resulting in two fatalities.
- The fire, which started around 3:23 PM on May 1st, quickly engulfed the vehicle, and local authorities and residents took about 15 minutes to extinguish it.
- Questions have been raised about the driver's actions, as security footage shows him running around the car without opening the doors to help the two teenagers trapped inside.
A tragic incident at a Petrolimex gas station in Thang Dien commune, Da Nang city, has left two young lives extinguished and raised serious questions about the driver's response during a vehicle fire. The car, reportedly carrying a significant quantity of batteries and fully charged electric toy car batteries in its trunk, became engulfed in flames shortly after pulling in for refueling.
I really don't understand the driver's reaction, why didn't he shout that there were people in the car, find something hard to break the door?
The fire erupted with alarming speed, and despite the prompt efforts of gas station staff and local residents, it took approximately 15 minutes to bring under control. Tragically, when authorities were able to access the vehicle, two teenagers, aged 16 and 17, were found dead inside. The initial investigation revealed that the car's trunk contained an estimated 20-25 units of 24V batteries and nine fully charged electric toy car batteries.
The driver got out but the two people in the back couldn't, this is a suspicion.
What has particularly troubled readers and authorities alike is the behavior of the driver, Vo Nguyen Duy An, a 24-year-old resident. Security camera footage shows him in a state of panic, running around the burning vehicle but not opening the doors to allow the two passengers to escape. This inaction has led to widespread public questioning and criticism. Readers have expressed disbelief, with comments like "I really don't understand the driver's reaction, why didn't he shout that there were people in the car, find something hard to break the door?" and "The driver got out but the two people in the back couldn't, this is a suspicion."
The driver should have quickly opened the door for them to escape.
Tuoi Tre is committed to thoroughly investigating the circumstances surrounding this devastating event. We aim to clarify the driver's role and the reasons behind his failure to act, which has led to such a tragic loss of life. The presence of numerous batteries in the vehicle, especially in the heat of the Vietnamese climate, is a significant factor that warrants further examination regarding safe transportation practices. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of proper safety protocols and responsible behavior in critical situations.
It needs to be clarified why the driver's reaction was like that. This is not something that can be blamed on panic.
DistantNews Editorial
Originally published by Tuแปi Trแบป in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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