Car fire at Da Nang petrol station kills two teenagers
VOV.VN - A tragic car fire at a petrol station in Da Nang, central Vietnam, has left two teenagers dead, local authorities confirmed on May 1.
Officials from Thang Dien commune where the incident happened reported in the evening that the victims were identified as T.H.T. (17) and D.A.K. (16), both residents of the area. The driver, V.N.D.A. (24), managed to escape the vehicle moments before the fire broke out.
According to preliminary reports, the incident occurred at approximately 3:22 PM on May 1 at a petrol station located along National Highway 1, passing through Tu Cam village, Thang Dien commune.
The car had just pulled in for refueling. As the driver stepped out and staff prepared to pump fuel, flames suddenly ignited from the rear of the vehicle.
The fire spread rapidly, engulfing the entire car within minutes and causing panic among nearby staff and bystanders.
Petrol station employees and locals attempted to extinguish the fire using portable extinguishers, but their efforts were unsuccessful due to the intensity of the flames.
Emergency response teams arrived shortly after receiving the alert and managed to bring the fire under control within approximately 20 minutes. However, the vehicle was completely destroyed.
According to Le Hong Nghia, head of the Quang Nam SOS rescue team, responders were initially unaware that anyone was trapped inside the vehicle.
“When we arrived, we focused on extinguishing the fire because there was no information about people inside. Only after the blaze was under control did we discover the victims, but it was too late,” Nghia said.
Security camera footage later showed that while the driver had exited the car before the fire, the two teenagers remained inside the cabin.
Authorities have cordoned off the scene to conduct further investigation into the cause of the fire.
This incident highlights ongoing safety risks at petrol stations, especially during hot weather or when vehicles show signs of malfunction.
Experts recommend turning off the engine completely before refueling, regularly inspecting vehicles for fuel leaks or unusual odors, immediately leaving the area if any signs of fire or fuel leakage are detected.
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