Driver escapes injury after car bursts into flames and crashes into Sheffield house

A driver escaped injury after their car exploded into flames and crashed into a house in Sheffield.
By Darren Burke
Published 4th Oct 2019, 16:33 BST
Updated 8th Oct 2019, 15:02 BST
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The driver of a grey Mercedes C220 was unhurt after the vehicle caught fire in Crookesmoor Road, Sheffield, earlier this week.

A South Yorkshire Police spokesman said the incident took place at just after 11.45am on Wednesday and added: “Minor damage was caused to a nearby house. No one was injured.

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The aftermath of the smash in Crookesmoor Road.The aftermath of the smash in Crookesmoor Road.
The aftermath of the smash in Crookesmoor Road.
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“The fire is believed to have been caused by an electrical fault with the vehicle.”

An eyewitness who saw the aftermath of the fire, but declined to be named, said: “We heard a really loud bang.

“Then we saw a fire engine and the street filling with smoke. It brought traffic to a standstill.

“At first we thought there had been a gas explosion or a house fire.

“The car was completely burnt out and it has made a bit of a mess of the area.”