Being on the road alone can feel uneasy enough especially as a woman.
But one Malaysian woman found herself in a situation far worse than any usual morning traffic: her car suddenly caught fire along Jalan Bangsar.
It happened yesterday on May 30th, around 11.30 a.m., right in the middle of a busy stretch.
What started off as a regular drive turned into a stressful blur when she noticed smoke coming from her car. The kind of thing you hope never happens to you.
A food delivery rider with a big heart
Before panic could set in, help came in the form of a Grab rider named Hafiz. She shared on Threads how he didn’t just check in, he took charge.
He told her to call emergency services (though she initially said “911”, quick PSA: it’s 999 in Malaysia), placed a stool to divert traffic, and made sure she kept her belongings safe.
Not long after, the fire brigade and police showed up. They put out the flames quickly and began looking into what caused it.
Meanwhile, DBKL (Kuala Lumpur City Hall) was called in to tow the vehicle to the side of the road to avoid blocking traffic any longer.
All of this, from smoke to tow truck wrapped up within two hours. Pretty efficient, considering how unexpected the whole thing was.
Apologies to everyone caught in the jam at Jalan Bangsar and my heartfelt thanks to the Fire Department, Police, DBKL personnel, and especially Abang Grab who even came back to check on the situation,” she wrote.
Not just one hero
The Grab rider wasn’t the only one who stepped in. A man nearby used his personal fire extinguisher.
People watering plants at the road divider paused their work and offered to help. Even passing motorists pulled over to make sure she was okay or lend a hand in any way they could.
Relief and respect
When she shared the story, it didn’t take long for comments to come pouring in. Some expressed concern, others appreciation for those who stepped up.
“Passed through this road just now, was worried about the driver’s safety. Glad you’re okay, miss.”
“Just for public knowledge, it’s 999 in Malaysia, not 911.”
“No personal injury, that’s the most important part. A car can always be replaced.”
“Thank you to the rider, our frontline hero. Always the first to arrive whenever something happens on the road.”
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