Watch: Man jumps into burning truck, drives vehicle away from fuel station: Saudi Gazette

Khaleej Times

2 days ago

A heroic act has been doing the rounds on social media as a man from Saudi Arabia is seen acting to avert disaster, while risking his own life.
After a truck loaded with fodder erupted in flames in the Al-Dawadmi governorate in the Riyadh region, Maher Fahd Al-Dalbahi rushed into the burning vehicle and quickly drove away from the fuel station, according to Saudi Gazette.
With no regard to his own safety, Al-Dalbahi's quick thinking saved the lives of many and prevented major damage. The video quickly went viral on social media, with commenters saying "not all heroes wear capes".
Many enquired about his health, with some asking if he managed to make it out alive. Watch the video, shared by social media users, here:
Al-Dalbahi was a mere passerby when he observed the truck, with no driver in it, engulfed in flames. Although the situation was frightening, he did not hesitate to take action.
According to Saudi Gazette, Khaled Al-Arid, a relative of Al-Dalbahi, said that the young man suffered first and second-degree burns to his face, head, and limbs.
Al-Dalbahi was immediately transferred to King Saud Medical City in Riyadh, where he is currently undergoing treatment under the supervision of specialised medical teams, media reports say.