Nguyễn Thế Tùng
Nguyễn Thế Tùng, a 33-year-old truck driver, gained attention for his quick thinking and bravery when he drove a burning truck carrying scrap lithium batteries over two kilometers to the nearest fire station in Thủ Đức, Vietnam, in order to seek help. On December 20, 2023, he encountered a fire in the cargo area of his truck, which was exacerbated by the flammable materials. Despite the danger, Tùng skillfully navigated through heavy traffic, even running red lights, to reach the fire department and alert firefighters, enabling them to extinguish the flames promptly.
Born on Dec 20, 1990 (35 years old)
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Nguyễn Thế Tùng, a truck driver, quickly drove to the fire station to report a fire caused by lithium batteries.
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