Tipper Truck Mysteriously Caught Fire on CTE After Bukit Merah Flyover

Most of us labour under the illusion that if we drive slowly and cautiously in our cars, we’ll be safe from harm.

After all, if we’re careful not to hit anyone, and not going fast enough for any impact to cause severe injury, we should be fine, right?

Sure, in about 97% of cases.

Unfortunately, one event many of us don’t foresee or even worry about is our vehicle catching fire.

Whether it’s faulty wiring, a fuel leak, or even a cigarette, once a fire erupts in your vehicle, there’s no saving it.

And most of the time, we don’t even know what caused it.

Tipper Truck Mysteriously Caught Fire on CTE After Bukit Merah Flyover

A tipper truck mysteriously caught fire on the Central Expressway (CTE) after the Bukit Merah Flyover yesterday morning (3 Sep).

A video of the burning vehicle was shared on a Facebook page.

At the start of the video, we can see a burning truck parked on the left shoulder of the expressway.

Plumes of black smoke can be seen billowing out of the burning vehicle into the skies, as flames engulf its side.

Other vehicles pass by as if it were an everyday sight.

A Traffic Police officer can then be seen racing to the scene of the blaze.

It’s only when the car recording the footage passes the tipper truck that we see the true extent of the fire.

The front of the large vehicle is completely engulfed in flames, with smoke issuing out of the same area.

No Injuries Reported, Cause of Fire Unknown

Speaking to TODAY, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted to the incident at around 9am.

Fortunately, firefighters managed to put out the flames with two water jets, and no injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire, while it clearly involved the truck’s front cabin, is still unknown and under investigation.

What To Do If Your Car Catches Fire

It’s unclear how the fire started, but according to Budget Direct, the two most common causes of car fires are fuel leaks and electrical system failures.

Some signs of a fuel leak include:

• A strong smell of petrol while driving
• Poor fuel economy
• Rough idling

If you smell or see smoke or think your car may catch fire, you need to get out of your car immediately, because there are so many flammable components in a car and it could cause an explosion within seconds of you discovering smoke.

Once you’re out, resist the impulse to walk away from an exploding car, like movie stars do, because all you’ll end up with is your hair on fire.

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Featured Image: Facebook (Beh Chia Lor – Singapore Road)