Motorcyclist refuelling at Johor petrol station narrowly escapes after vehicle bursts into flames

A motorcycle erupted in flames while being refuelled at a Johor petrol station, sending its rider scrambling for safety.

The incident occurred at the Machap rest and service area along the North-South Expressway on Sunday (Nov 1), reported the New Straits Times.

Dramatic footage captured by the car waiting behind shows the motorcyclist sitting astride his vehicle when it suddenly ignites.

He quickly hops off the burning vehicle and flees, and is seen stomping on the ground to extinguish a small fire on his shoe.

The fire is subsequently put out with the help of extinguishers.

A petrol station employee said the rider was not injured, reports said.

Signboards around the station reported remind motorists to switch off their engines.

Motorists are also told not to smoke, vape or use mobile phones near the pumps, with motorcyclists advised to dismount while refuelling.

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