SMRT bus driver attempts to put out burning car in Bukit Timah, praised for quick actions
An SMRT bus driver has been praised online after attempting to extinguish a car fire along Bukit Timah Road on Sunday (17 Aug).
TikTok user @l_esh_ana uploaded a video of the incident, which reportedly happened at around 5pm near KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital.
The footage shows a white car, stationary and unoccupied in the rightmost lane, with flames emerging from its engine compartment.
Source: @l_esh_ana on TikTok
The bus driver was seen grabbing a fire extinguisher and trying to put out the blaze.
Despite his efforts, the fire continued to spread.
Source: @l_esh_ana on TikTok
SCDF steps in to put out flames
Not long after, Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) firefighters arrived on the scene.
A separate video posted on the Singapore roads accident.com Facebook page shows them using a water jet to tackle the fire, sending up a thick cloud of white smoke as they brought the blaze under control.
Source: Singapore roads accident.com on Facebook
SCDF told MS News that the fire was successfully extinguished using a water jet and a hosereel.
No injuries were reported.
Source: Singapore roads accident.com on Facebook
Investigations into the cause of the fire, which started in the engine compartment, are ongoing.
Netizens commend driver’s efforts to put out fire
The TikTok uploader noted that the SMRT bus driver deserved recognition for his actions.
One commenter said the good deed would bring him “good karma”, while another encouraged drivers to keep a fire extinguisher in their car for emergencies.
Source: TikTok
Source: TikTok
Meanwhile, a Facebook user commenting on the SCDF video questioned the apparent frequency of car fires in recent months.
Source: Facebook
In a statement to MS News, SMRT Buses Deputy Managing Director Vincent Gay expressed pride in their bus captain for his “brave and selfless actions”.
“With the safety of passengers in mind, he calmly brought the bus to a stop at the next bus stop outside KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital. Without hesitation, he took the fire extinguisher onboard and rushed forward to help put out the fire,” he said.
“His quick response and willingness to step forward in a time of need reflect the very best of SMRT, living out our WeCare service ethos and our belief in Doing Right and Doing Good.”
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Featured image adapted from @l_esh_ana on TikTok and Singapore roads accident.com on Facebook.
