Motorised tricycle erupts in flames, water delivery vehicle assists in extinguishing fire
A motorised tricycle suddenly caught fire on a road in the Philippines as the rider was attempting to kickstart it.
Fortunately, a passing water delivery vehicle came to the rescue, helping to put out the flames.
Water deliverymen douse fire with filtered water
CCTV footage of the incident, shared on Facebook, shows the tricycle driver trying to restart the vehicle, which had stalled in the middle of the road, when it unexpectedly ignited.
Source: Barangay Martirez del ’96 on Facebook
The driver and his passenger swiftly fled the vehicle, narrowly escaping as the fire quickly consumed it.
Coincidentally, a vehicle carrying gallons of drinking water passed by the intersection just moments later.
Without hesitation, the two deliverymen used several containers of filtered water — intended for customers — to help put out the blaze.
Source: Barangay Martirez del ’96 on Facebook
Residents also arrived with buckets of water, and a community official soon followed, using an extinguisher to put out the remaining flames.
Source: Barangay Martirez del ’96 on Facebook
Netizens praise deliverymen for their quick response
The community official, Joey Lacson, praised the deliverymen for their swift action, which played a crucial role in controlling the fire before it reached the tricycle’s gas tank, potentially preventing an explosion.
Source: Barangay Martirez del ’96 on Facebook
He also mentioned that the deliverymen expressed their willingness to pay their boss for the water they used, as long as they could help.
Netizens commended both the deliverymen and the local residents for immediately stepping in to extinguish the fire without hesitation.
Source: Barangay Martirez del ’96 on Facebook
Many encouraged locals to support the water delivery business and hoped the owner would recognise the dedication and kindness of their staff.
Source: Barangay Martirez del ’96 on Facebook
Others highlighted the perfect timing of the water delivery vehicle passing by just moments after the tricycle ignited.
Source: Barangay Martirez del ’96 on Facebook
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Featured image adapted from Barangay Martirez del ’96 on Facebook.
