Terrifying moment car bursts into flames at a busy intersection before brave motorists jump in with a fire extinguisher

Terrifying moment car bursts into flames at a busy intersection before brave motorists jump in with a fire extinguisher By Antoinette Milienos For Daily Mail Australia Published: 21:45 EST, 27 December 2023 | Updated: 21:46 EST, 27 December 2023 e-mail View comments Two ‘Aussie legends’ are being praised for their bravery after they jumped into action when a car burst into flames following a crash at a busy intersection in Queensland . Dashcam footage from a car stopped at an intersection in Woodridge – a suburb in the city of Logan, about 45km south of Brisbane – captured the fiery crash unfold. The footage was shared to Facebook last Friday where it has been viewed more than 300,000 times.

Video showed traffic travelling north on Ewing Road before a driver in a red ute ran a red light on Compton Road and ploughed into a white hatchback. Dashcam footage captured the moment a red ute burst into flames after it crashed into a white hatchback at a busy intersection in Woodridge, about 45km south of Brisbane, Queensland The back tyres of the ute burst into flames as the vehicle spun 180 degrees and came to a stop. Traffic came to an abrupt halt before two brave motorists immediately rushed to the aid of the ute driver.

One man was seen running towards the ute before he helped the driver get out of the burning wreck. Another driver, who was behind the white hatchback and noticed the fire, quickly moved his car before jumping out and grabbing a fire extinguisher from the back of his ute. The man ran over to the blaze and used the fire extinguisher until the flames were put out.

Social media users praised the two men for their quick-thinking and bravery, with many labelling the duo as ‘Aussie legends’. ‘Wow! Hats off to old mate who ran towards the car and the guy with the fire extinguisher!! Legends!’ one person commented. ‘Aussie legends.

. . one legend gets out to help the driver and the other legend comes with the fire extinguisher,’ another person wrote.

Two motorists are being praised as ‘Aussie legends’ after one rushed to help the driver out the ute escape the fiery wreck while another used his fire extinguisher to put out the flames ‘Would love the shout the two blokes in the video a drink, fast responding and a fire extinguisher?? Amazing job,’ a third chimed. Others joked the man with the fire extinguisher was finally able to use it after ‘waiting his whole life’, while another captioned the crash a ‘Flaming T-Bone’. The footage acted as a good reminder for motorists to buy and keep a fire extinguisher in their cars.

Vehicle Fire Extinguishers can cost between $30 to $60 depending on model and size and often come with a vehicle bracket for easy installation. READ MORE: Melbourne rat-tailed road rager gets a big wake up call after he skipped up to another car and spat abuse at its driver – but what sparked his sudden exit? Queensland Facebook Brisbane Share or comment on this article: Terrifying moment car bursts into flames at a busy intersection before brave motorists jump in with a fire extinguisher e-mail Add comment Comments 0 Share what you think No comments have so far been submitted. Why not be the first to send us your thoughts, or debate this issue live on our message boards.

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