Dramatic pictures show newly-purchased car engulfed in flames on A50 in Derbyshire

Police have released dramatic pictures of a newly-purchased car which burst into flames and caused delays on the A50 in Derbyshire yesterday (Tuesday, August 23).

By Alana Roberts

Published 24th Aug 2022, 09:32 GMT

Updated 24th Aug 2022, 09:33 GMT

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Derbyshire Roads Policing Unit took to Twitter this morning to reveal the cause of the vehicle fire, which occurred at junction 4 of the busy carriageway.

Sharing pictures of the blaze, officers said: “This was the reason for any delays yesterday. Just purchased 07 plate, #catastrophic engine fail.

"@DerbyshireFRS on hand to sort the flames. Thankfully, no injuries.”

The vehicle fire caused delays near junction 4 of the A50 in Derbyshire yesterday (picture: Derbyshire RPU)

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