Car bursts into flames on Mosborough Parkway in Sheffield

A major road in Sheffield was closed after a car burst into flames this afternoon.

By The Newsroom

Published 29th Oct 2018, 14:54 BST

Updated 29th Oct 2018, 14:58 BST

A car fire on Mosborough Parkway in Sheffield

Emergency services were called to the A57 Mosborough Parkway at 1.23pm.

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The road was closed while firefighters tackled the blaze, betweenÂ Coisley Hill and Drakehouse.

Posting on Facebook, South Yorkshire Police said shortly after 2pm that there was '˜some disruption' but traffic heading into the city centre could now pass.

Police said the road was closed betweenÂ Coisley Hill Roundabout and Moss Way Roundabout before reopeningÂ at 3.14pm.

They added that a family travelling in the vehicle escaped unharmed.