VIDEO: 'Such a nightmare accident!' A courier van burned on the Tartu-Tallinn highway
A courier van burned on the Tartu-Tallinn highway in Kose, Estonia, with the driver unharmed while trying to extinguish the flames before firefighters arrived.
On January 10th, a courier van from Sendpack caught fire on the Tartu-Tallinn highway in Kose, Estonia. The incident occurred at approximately 9:17 AM when the emergency services received a report of the vehicle engulfed in flames. Upon arrival, the Kose firefighters quickly localized the fire by 9:33 AM and managed to extinguish it within about 20 minutes. Fortunately, the driver was not injured during the incident, although the van's engine compartment was completely destroyed.
The video footage of the burning vehicle was shared in the Facebook group EZ-дуны!, capturing the attention of other drivers on the highway. The driver of the van, who witnessed the fire from a distance, attempted to put out the flames using a handheld fire extinguisher before professional help arrived. According to reports from Sendpack Eesti OÜ, the van was relatively new, having been serviced recently, and the exact cause of the fire remains unknown.
This incident raises safety concerns for courier services and vehicles on busy highways, highlighting the risks associated with vehicle fires. The quick response from emergency services likely prevented further damages or possible injuries to other motorists. As investigations continue to learn more about the cause, it serves as a reminder of the importance of vehicle maintenance and immediate reporting of emergencies on the road.