Road closed as vehicle catches fire
Crisis Medical paramedics and members from Ethekwini Fire and Rescue were called to Umhlanga Rocks Drive near the Armstrong Avenue traffic circle on Tuesday morning (2015/05/19), for a vehicle on fire.
On arrival they found a light goods delivery vehicle with the engine area fully engulfed in flames.
The driver and passenger had luckily managed to exit the vehicle unharmed and paramedics assessed them on scene for signs of shock and smoke inhalation, they were given a clean bill of health.
The driver suspects that an electrical malfunction may have caused the incident and was quoted as saying “I saw smoke coming from the bonnet and immediately stopped and got out the vehicle, fearing for my passenger and I safety, thank you to everyone for their quick response and help”.
The fire was quickly contained and extinguished thanks to the sterling efforts of Ethekwini Fire and Rescue.
The road was closed while emergency services worked to clear the scene, traffic was severely affected.
This is the third vehicle fire we have seen in the space of a month. We urge motorists to ensure that they check their vehicles for malfunctions and that they only use accredited service providers for any electrical work on their vehicles.
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Also view:
Escape and Safety from Vehicle fire
Safety, Prevention and Treatment from Burns
