A fireman in in Yunlin County, in south-eastern China has been sacked after taking a new RMB5 million fire engine for a spin after a night of heavy drinking, leaving a trail of destruction in his path.
Chen Huangxin got behind the state-of-the-art vehicle wearing just his pyjamas and slippers. During his joyride, he managed to smash into a lorry, knock down a pole carrying overhead electrical wires, hit several parked cars and then overturn the vehicle, injuring himself in the process.
Upon being pulled from the wreckage by the emergency services, he was found to be three times over the drink-drive limit.
[Chen Huangxin certainly had a sore head after crashing brand new engine after booze session]
The Finnish-made fire engine is now out of service until parts can be shipped from Europe.
"It is hard to think of anything worse he could have done," a spokesman for the fire service said. "This engine was our pride and joy, the best in our fleet. And he managed to almost destroy it. He will never work again for us."
[Chen smashed into this lorry, knocked down electrical wires and hit several parked cars]
Chen is also facing a range of charges that could see him jailed for up to two years.
"I don't know what got into me," said 32-year-old Chen. "Normally I would never want to go driving when I have had so much to drink. But the urge was upon me and I couldn't stop myself. I realize I have brought disgrace upon me and the service I loved. I am truly sorry.
"I just wanted to see green fields and trees."
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