You are driving through a tunnel. There has been a collision and the car in front is on fire and blocking the road. What should you do?

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Driving through a tunnel can be an intimidating experience. If you find yourself in the middle of an emergency situation, such as a car on fire blocking the road, it is important to remain calm and take appropriate action quickly and safely.


The first step should be to assess the situation carefully before taking any further action. If there are no other cars around or people in danger, then you may need to put your safety first by moving away from the scene as soon as possible without endangering anyone else or risking injury yourself. However, if there are others present who may require help, then it is essential that they receive assistance immediately; call 911 for medical aid and alert nearby drivers of what has happened using hazard lights or flares where necessary while keeping clear of any potential risks posed by smoke inhalation or flying debris from burning materials within close proximity to your vehicle.


Finally, once everyone’s safety has been secured, contact law enforcement personnel who will guide you through next steps including making sure that traffic flow remains unimpeded until all vehicles involved have been cleared off the roadway. By following these guidelines during a difficult time like this one, not only will those affected but also other drivers coming into contact with similar scenarios benefit.