Smoke wreathed the air, rising ominously from the car’s front as the driver hurtled down the Riyadh–Dammam highway. In a heartbeat, the engine billowed thick, dark clouds — a stark warning that something had gone terribly wrong.
He reacted on instinct. The vehicle lurched to a halt, and without hesitation, the man sprang from his seat and fled the cabin. Within a heartbeat of his escape, the car erupted into a roaring wall of flame, fury painted in orange and red. The blaze consumed the vehicle with ferocious intensity, a fiery testament to how swiftly calm can spiral into chaos.
Standing beside the burning wreckage, the driver exhaled a shaky breath, visibly stunned but intact. Despite the terror, his composure held. With faith and relief, he uttered, “Alhamdulillah (Thank God) for everything” — words that echoed loudly amidst the crackle of flames.
The clip, captured in chilling clarity, has since circulated widely across social media channels, sparking admiration for his quick reactions and calm demeanor. Observers hailed his instinctive response, praising not just the outcome, but his resilience and gratitude in the face of near-disaster Gulf NewsArablocal.
This incident stands as a stark reminder: in an instant, a routine drive can transform into a life-or-death moment. It underscores the vital importance of vigilance, vehicle maintenance, and, most importantly, the will to act decisively when every second counts.
