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KFSD: fire due to petrol truck accident under control near 360 mall

Firefighters put out a fire in a patrol tanker
Firefighters put out a fire in a patrol tanker

KUWAIT, May 27 (KUNA) -- Four teams of firefighters put out a fire in a petrol tanker which turned over before Iftar (breakfast) time in front of 360 mall, Kuwait Fire Service Directorate (KFSD) said Sunday.
In a statement, KFSD's Public relations said the truck driver was rescued and had light injuries, and was transferred to hospital.
The statement added that rescue teams were able to stop the spread of fire to other areas, including sewers.
The statement said four teams from Farwaniya, Sabhan, Mubarak Al-Kabeer, and KFSD support team stations joined efforts to fight the blaze. (end) ays.mb