Singaporean driver accidentally tears off fuel pump at Johor petrol station, forcing temporary closure
A Singaporean driver accidentally ripped a fuel pump off its base at a Johor Bahru petrol station after driving off with the nozzle still attached, prompting safety checks and a temporary shutdown. No injuries were reported as the driver stayed to cooperate with authorities.
- Singapore-registered car tore off petrol pump at Jalan Skudai station.
- Driver apologised and stayed until 3am to assist with police reports.
- Station temporarily closed for safety inspections; no injuries reported.
MALAYSIA: A petrol station in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, was forced to halt operations temporarily after a Singapore-registered car drove away with the fuel nozzle still attached, ripping the entire pump from its base.
The incident happened around 10.15 pm on Friday (17 October 2025) along Jalan Skudai.
Images and videos captured by a bystander and later shared on Facebook showed a worker rushing toward the damaged pump as the driver exited his vehicle.
Police report filed and safety checks underway
A station employee confirmed that a police report was lodged and the insurance company notified.
The affected dispenser remains closed as safety inspections and cleanup continue.
Driver stayed to cooperate with authorities
The driver, a Singaporean man in his 30s, reportedly apologised multiple times and worked with station staff to resolve the situation.
He remained at the petrol station until about 3am to assist police and management in filing reports.
Loud noise startled nearby customers
According to Mynewshub, customers at the scene were startled by a loud blast-like sound when the incident occurred.
The driver stopped his vehicle after realising the mistake and attempted to detach the nozzle, but a quick-responding female employee prevented him from leaving before authorities arrived.
