A Massive Fire Broke Out In A Tunnel In Riyadh 

A Massive Fire Broke Out In A Tunnel In Riyadh 

On Tuesday afternoon this week, a massive fire erupted in the King Abdullah tunnel in Riyadh following a car accident.The blaze spread quickly, causing thick smoke to fill the tunnel and creating a very frightening scene. Emergency services rushed to the location to control the fire and ensure the safety of everyone involved. The incident caused significant traffic disruptions!

Here’s what the tunnel looked like before the incident:

A Massive Fire Broke Out In A Tunnel In Riyadh

A Massive Fire Broke Out In A Tunnel In Riyadh 

Were there any injuries?

Luckily, the Saudi Fire Department managed to control the fire quickly, stopping it from getting out of hand. Several official news sources on X confirmed that no one was injured.

نشوب حريق في أحد الأنفاق بطريق الملك عبدالله في #الرياض.. والدفاع المدني: الحريق نتج عن حادث مروري ولا إصابات. pic.twitter.com/iH538ypa35

— العربية السعودية (@AlArabiya_KSA) May 21, 2024

What the tunnel looked like right after the fire

The tunnel’s design was damaged, but none of the structure itself fell apart. It all stayed intact.

#حريق_الرياض نفق طريق الملك عبدالله مع تقاطع الحسن بن علي ،، قدر الله ولطف
كفو عيال الحارة كنتم رجال الأمن اليوم في
تنظيم السير ،، 🫡
شكراً لكم ولرجالات الأمن و الدفاع المدني 🙏🤍 pic.twitter.com/oUDuYvBcvM

— ABDULLAH ALWALIDI💙🥈68 (@asadazdi) May 21, 2024

 

While the fire in the King Abdullah tunnel was a scary incident, it’s a relief that no one was hurt. Thanks to the quick response of the Saudi Fire Department, the situation was brought under control without any major damage to the tunnel structure. Let’s hope for safer roads ahead.