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Car bursts into flames in middle of street blocking road

A Fire Service spokesperson said there were no persons involved, and there are no reports of any casualties.

Car bursts into flames in middle of street blocking road — Maidencraig Crescent near its junction with the A90. FifeJammerLocations

22nd Aug 2021

A car burst into flames blocking a road in Edinburgh.

Emergency crews were called to the scene on Maidencraig Crescent near its junction with the A90 shortly before 2pm on Sunday.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service responded with one appliance and extinguished the fire while Police Scotland assisted with traffic management.

A Fire Service spokesperson said there were “no persons involved”, and there are no reports of any casualties.

Crews left the scene at 2.37pm.

Police Scotland has been contacted for a statement.

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