Traffic blocked as fire service attends car blaze in Ditchling

Traffic was blocked after a car was engulfed in flames in Ditchling this afternoon (Friday, April 5).
Megan Baker
By Megan Baker
Published 5th Apr 2024, 16:39 BST
Updated 5th Apr 2024, 16:46 BST
A car was engulfed in flames in Ditchling this afternoon (Friday, April 5). Photo: Liz DowsettA car was engulfed in flames in Ditchling this afternoon (Friday, April 5). Photo: Liz Dowsett
A car was engulfed in flames in Ditchling this afternoon (Friday, April 5). Photo: Liz Dowsett

Dramatic pictures show flames and black smoke billowing from a Mercedes in Beacon Road.

Traffic was unable to pass as fire crews worked to control the blaze.

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A spokesperson for East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said: “We were called at 1.47pm to reports of an accidental single vehicle fire on Beacon Road, Ditchling.

“Firefighters used two hose reel jets and two breathing apparatus to extinguish the fire.

“There were no casualties reported.”

The road is reportedly clear again.

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