Yesterday, videos of a 4X4 driving through fire in a gas station went viral in Saudi Arabia. People were trying to figure out who the hero in the car was, willing to risk his life and own vehicle to help the fire from getting worse. 

Reports say that through his heroic deed, up to 50 people were saved in Riyadh on Monday. The 20-year-old Sultan bin Mohammed al-Hazim al-Rajban, pushed his 4X4 into a burning car to shove it aside until police could arrive.

He told Gulf News “I was coming out of the mosque following the Maghrib (Sunset) prayers when I saw a large crowd trying to deal with a car on fire next to the petrol pump.” 

“It was a dramatic scene with many civilians next to the car and others at the nearby ATM machine. I felt a strong urge to make the scene safe for everyone and I did not hold myself back. I got in my car, drove it to the burning vehicle and pushed it away from the pump to avoid the tragedy waiting to happen.”

Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Rajban (via Gulf News)

After the hashtag #Citizen_Saves_Station_From_Burning trended on Twitter, people were quick to discover the hero’s name 

The Governor of Riyadh, Prince Faisal bin Bandar, welcomed Al Rajban at his palace and honoured him for his bravery.  

Twitter response was wild with gratitude and appreciation for this person’s best efforts:  

With comments like …  It is thanks to people like him who push the limits of courage and sacrifice that we can move forward proudly of what we can do for our nation,” from Twitter users.

What a hero!