A Henan van carrying edible oil caught fire mid-transit, creating flaming oil flows across a bridge; the driver escaped safely.

Social Context

Transport of flammable goods like cooking oil is regulated under China’s Road Transport Safety Management Regulations, requiring fire-resistant containers and driver hazardous-materials certification. Rural routes see higher noncompliance—prompting Henan’s 2024 ‘Safe Cargo’ inspection blitz.

Safety Tip

Drivers transporting oils must carry Class-B fire extinguishers and undergo annual thermal-risk training—never park near heat sources or on inclines during loading/unloading.