Fire and explosion may occur as a result of the vehicle overturning during a traffic accident. Deputy Chairman of the National Automobile Union (NAU) Jan Heitzer told socialbites.ca about this.
“Fire in a head-on collision is a rare occurrence. As a rule, a fire occurs due to a vehicle overturning and leaking fuel. The appearance of a spark or short circuit leads to an explosion due to gasoline vapors. Every normal car has a large number of collisions that guarantee no fire in the event of an accident it passes the test,” Heitzer explained.
The presence of gas equipment (LPG) in a car can also lead to a fire or explosion in an accident if the system is installed incorrectly or not maintained properly, according to an automotive expert.
“The cylinders have been rigorously tested and are very strong. You could even drop a car on top of it and it will remain intact. Typically, fires involving gas equipment are caused by problems with the connections where gas can leak. When a gas-equipped vehicle is rear-ended, a fire can occur from sparks, and the gas must be supplied from the system.” he said.
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