SCDF has released a statement:
"SCDF received a
call at 10.08am from a member of public reporting a vehicle on fire at
CTE towards City – before Cairnhill Exit. SCDF dispatched the following
resources, one fire engine, one Red Rhino and one fire bike .
"Upon
arrival, a taxi on the shoulder of the CTE tunnel (about 50 metres
inside the tunnel) was on fire. SCDF extinguished the fire using 3
hose-reel water jets. The fire was extinguished within 15 minutes.
"The
driver self-evacuated prior to SCDF arrival. There were no reported
injuries as a result of the fire. The cause of the fire is under
investigation."