The Firmest Throttle —— A Record of ＂Truck Death Squad＂ in Xinhuayuan, Huarong, Hunan
Xinhua News Agency, Changsha, July 11th, New Media Special Topic: The most determined accelerator — — A Record of "Truck Death Squad" in Xinhuayuan, Huarong, Hunan Province for Flood Control
Xinhua News Agency "China Net" reporter Zhou Mian Bai Tiantian
Before driving on the levee, they didn’t know that their car would never return. However, when they received the command from the headquarters, they did not hesitate to step on the most determined accelerator.
On the morning of July 10th, a serious piping hazard occurred in Xinhua Huan, Huarong County, Hunan Province, and a breach occurred near Hongqi Gate. At the time of crisis, more than a dozen trucks loaded with gravel lined up on both sides of the levee, and drove into the breach to block the torrent. This group of drivers is known as the "truck death squad".
"On the levee, everyone has this responsibility."
"Flood control! Flood control! A large number of trucks are needed to transport mashi to Xinhuayuan. " Liu Sheng, 27, didn’t think much about it after receiving the news from the local driver WeChat group in Huarong County that morning, so he drove his own dump truck to the quarry and pulled a load of gravel to Xinhua Huan.
"To be honest, I was still a little embarrassed when I heard that I had to take my car to block the breach." Liu Sheng recalled afterwards that he had just finished pulling a trip to Mashi when he learned of the decision of the on-site headquarters to "block the mouth with cars". But looking at the raging torrent like a runaway beast and the tense rescue scene at the scene, Liu Sheng decided to do it!
At five o’clock in the afternoon, in the east of the breach, five members of the "death squad" rushed up without hesitation. At this time, Liu Sheng tied the safety rope around his waist, collected his driver’s license and driving license, opened the door of the driver’s seat, stepped on the accelerator with his right foot, and said, "Go!" , quickly put into gear and lift the clutch. Dozens of tons of trucks rushed out with a sharp start. Only two meters away from the breach, Liu Sheng jumped out and fell on the lawn of the levee.
"If others dare to do it, I will dare to do it!" Cheng Jixian, opposite Liu Sheng and on the west bank, stepped on the accelerator with the same firm determination. Because the breach could expand at any time, he didn’t even tie the safety rope. In order to make the position of entering the water more accurate, Cheng Jixian simply grasped the steering wheel and drove for more than ten meters before letting go of the car.
"We all thought it was pulling stones in advance, and we didn’t expect to adopt this method at all. But on the levee, everyone will have this sense of responsibility. " Liu Sheng said that several drivers who drove trucks into the torrent didn’t leave until midnight. They stayed on the levee and kept an eye on the danger. They sincerely hoped that everyone could win the flood fighting campaign as soon as possible.
They are just a group of ordinary drivers.
Surprisingly, the members of this group of "truck death squads" are not affiliated with any company or any department. They are just a group of ordinary individual drivers who make a living by transporting muck on weekdays.
Liu Sheng has two children. In order to make them live a better life, he only got a bigger new car at the end of last year, and it will take several months to pay off the loan. Cheng Jixian is even more fond of cars. Not only do all kinds of maintenance oils use the highest grade, but the interiors of trucks all use car grade.
"We spend more time in the car than at home. It can be said that they are brothers and family." Another driver, Liu Kang, described his feelings with the truck. "A car is 200,000 to 300,000. It is a lie to say that you don’t feel bad." Liu Kang said that when she watched the flashing taillights of her car being submerged by the flood until they were completely extinguished, her tears almost came out.
This group of young people with an average age of less than 30 years old, the vast majority of a family’s livelihood is all maintained on this truck. On weekdays, they transport muck in Huarong County and surrounding construction sites, earning about two or three hundred yuan a day. In recent years, there are more and more drivers running muck, and the market is getting worse every day.
If they turn around and leave when they know the decision of the headquarters to "block the mouth with cars", they will not be investigated or accused by people. However, most drivers did not even wait to take photos of the headquarters for future compensation, so they chose to rush forward without hesitation. This is the extraordinary action made by ordinary people at a critical moment.
When the flood recedes, life will go on.
"You are in a baoqi! (Hunan dialect, meaning silly) "It was not until the morning of 11th that Liu Sheng told his wife about it. Although his wife couldn’t hold back her anger at him for a while, she finally gave her support. "Go on, as long as people are safe."
Liu Kang’s parents also recognized his son’s car from the news, only to know that he made such a move. In fact, the reporter’s interview process was not smooth, and they didn’t think how heroic their actions were. Faced with many questions raised by reporters, they either responded shyly with a few words or refused directly. Many people haven’t even let their families know yet.
"But your car is gone, what about life?" Faced with this problem, drivers are very optimistic. Some people say it’s a good opportunity to have a rest. Some people say that when they go home, they help their parents collect rice. Others said that the disaster in their own village is also quite serious, so follow everyone to continue disaster relief.
On the morning of the 11th, several drivers once again came to the levee of Xinhuayuan because they were worried about danger. More than a dozen trucks that entered the flood a day ago played an obvious role. At this moment, the breach has been effectively controlled. If everything goes well, it will be completely closed within 24 hours. Cheng Jixian said that his wish is to be able to pick up the logo in the water and leave it as a souvenir, and then start all over again and live a good life.