According to a well-known ** report, on December 18, a distressing incident occurred in Yuquan District, Hohhot City, Inner Mongolia. A car was parked on the side of the road, and the two passengers in the car had lost signs of life. Preliminary investigations revealed that the vehicle was fitted with diesel heating equipment, and further investigation will be conducted into whether the equipment has issues such as malfunction or leakage to determine the specific cause of death of the deceased.
Diesel heaters, also known as parking heaters, are a type of heating device that uses diesel as fuel. However, this equipment does not come with the original car, but is installed by the owner himself. If used incorrectly, poor exhaust emissions can lead to the accumulation of large amounts of carbon monoxide in the cab, which can lead to poisoning incidents.
It is not uncommon to see precious lives lost each winter due to carbon monoxide poisoning caused by the use of firewood heating. The occurrence of these tragedies has aroused the attention and worry of the majority of netizens. Many netizens have expressed their opinions and suggestions.
Similar tragedies happen from time to time. In 2019, two men died of poisoning in a truck with a diesel parking heater in Wuhan. In 2018, the Internet celebrity "Xiao Huihui, who drove a truck", and his wife died of carbon monoxide poisoning because they used a diesel parking heater in the truck and closed the windows.
Some netizens pointed out that the quality of firewood heating equipment is one of the important reasons for poisoning. Some low-quality products may have potential safety hazards, and are prone to failure or leakage during use, bringing potential danger to drivers. Therefore, when buying diesel heating equipment, you should choose reliable quality, certified regular products to ensure safe use.
In addition, some netizens mentioned the ventilation problem of the cab. The exhaust gas port of the diesel heating equipment is usually arranged under the cab, and if the cab is not well sealed, the exhaust gas may enter the cab through the gap, increasing the risk of poisoning. Therefore, it is advisable to ensure that the cab is well ventilated when using diesel heating equipment, or leave appropriate window gaps for timely exhaust exhaust gases.
These views and suggestions remind the majority of drivers to attach great importance to the safety of firewood heating. The legal and compliant use of diesel heating equipment, the selection of reliable products, the professionalism of installation and maintenance, and the attention to the ventilation of the cab are all important measures to ensure driving safety.
Let us work together to raise awareness of safety and avoid similar tragedies from happening again. It is the responsibility and obligation of every driver to protect the lives of themselves and others. Let us call together to strengthen the supervision and safety education of diesel heating equipment to provide a safer travel environment for drivers.