Vehicle Fire Near Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone, Driver Discards Cargo to Prevent Spread

On the night of July 18th, at approximately 7 PM, a startling incident occurred in Sihanoukville province when a cargo vehicle was observed engulfed in flames from its rear section while in motion. The vehicle in question had departed from the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone and was traveling along National Road No. 4. Initial reports indicate that the fire originated from the discarded materials loaded in the rear of the truck. Despite the flames, the driver decided to continue driving and turned onto National Road No. 3, seeking a safe location to address the situation. After traveling approximately one kilometer from the Veal Renh roundabout, in a desolate area with no nearby residences, the driver made the decision to stop the vehicle. He then proceeded to offload the burning cargo from the truck in an attempt to prevent the fire from spreading to the vehicle's cabin. Immediately thereafter, specialized authorities who had been closely pursuing the vehicle, along with fire trucks, arrived on the scene. They quickly intervened, dousing the flames and bringing the situation under control, preventing further escalation. During this alarming event, the driver of the truck sustained minor injuries. He was rescued by the authorities, received medical treatment, and is currently undergoing questioning in accordance with procedures. The exact cause that led to the ignition of the discarded materials on the truck is still under investigation by the relevant authorities, and a definitive conclusion has not yet been reached. Further details will be reported at a later time.