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Man's car bursts into flames in White Willow Close, Ashford, as he returns from work

00:00, 21 September 2014

updated: 10:00, 21 September 2014

A motorist had to be flashed by another driver to warn him his car was on fire.

The Peugeot 206 burst into flames as its driver was returning home from work.

Kent Fire and Rescue Services attended. Stock image
Kent Fire and Rescue Services attended. Stock image

It happened at White Willow Close, Ashford, at 6.50pm yesterday.

An Ashford Fire Station spokesman said: “Another motorist flashed the driver to stop when they saw smoke coming from under the engine. The car soon went up in flames.”

The driver of the blazing car got out in time and one fire engine from Ashford was called out.

Firefighters used a hosereel jet and breathing apparatus to put out the blaze.

The cause of the fire was thought to be engine failure and the Peugeot was 60% destroyed.

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