A 75 year old man suffered burns to his hands and face after his vehicle burst into flames in Redcliffe – KZN this afternoon (Friday).
The elderly male was traveling on Redcliffe Drive in his Toyota Auris when he noticed smoke emanating from the engine compartment when he stopped to investigate. The car burst into flames as he opened the bonnet. A female ran to his assistance and pulled him away from the vehicle.
Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) received multiple calls from residents reporting the fire. Reaction Officers were dispatched at approximately 16:14. On arrival, Officers discovered the vehicle completely engulfed in flames. Medics examined the driver who was found to have suffered superficial burns to his hands and face. The Ethekwini Fire Department dosed the fire on their arrival.
The cause of the blaze was not established.
According to the elderly male, he had purchased the vehicle two months ago.
