Australia, Feb. 17 (Xinhua)-A Chinese-American truck driver was rescued by a truck explosion on the Melbourne Highway, where he was reported to be awarded the "Brave Award."
(photo source: Australian Radio 9 News)
At 2: 00 am this morning, 23-year-old Pan (Brandon Phan, 23, and his girlfriend were driving home on the Westgate highway when they heard a "bang" sound when a semi-trailer crashed into a metal roadblock, the Australian Radio 9 news reported.
(photo source: Australian Radio 9 News)
"the driver didn`t get out of the car because he was injured, and I think there will be a bigger fire," Pan said in an interview. I hastened to get out of the car because I saw the oil leaking out of the truck. He pulled the driver out of the car just in case the truck exploded. "
(photo source: Australian Radio 9 News)
But indeed, about 30 to 40 seconds later, the semitrailer burst into flames, as he had expected.
The 44-year-old truck driver was taken to Alfred Hospital for treatment after injuries to his back and shoulders.
(photo source: Australian Radio 9 News)
John Mason, a senior police officer, said the driver was very lucky that he would not have survived without Pan`s bravery. "of course, Pan will be nominated for bravery because he saved the life of the truck driver," he said.
Pan said he was happy to save people. "you can actually smell gasoline, just like at a gas station. In any case, in that case, saving people is the most important thing."
