Car ‘well alight’ on main Hartlepool road

Name: Car in flames on main Hartlepool road
Uploaded: 2024-04-13T14:00:59.000Z
Duration: 26 s
Description: Drivers faced delays following a large car fire on one of the main roads leading into Hartlepool.

Drivers faced delays following a large car fire on one of the main roads leading into Hartlepool.

By Madeleine Raine

Published 13th Apr 2024, 15:04 BST

Updated 15th Apr 2024, 10:59 BST

Watch more of our videos on Shots!
and live on Freeview channel 276

Emergency services arrived at the scene shortly after 10am on Saturday, April 13, on the A179 Sheraton Interchange, in Hart, Hartlepool.

Drivers were faced with delays as Cleveland Police and Cleveland Fire Brigade attended to a BMW that was on fire.

A spokesperson from Cleveland Fire Brigade said: “Two fire engines were in attendance from Hartlepool. One car well alight.

Emergency services attended the scene on the morning of Saturday, April 13.

"Two hose reels and one breathing apparatus were used.

"100% smoke damage to car; engine bay 100% mechanical damage.

"Crews made the scene safe and got the stop around 10.42am.”

Cleveland Police have been approached for comment.

Hartlepool BMW Emergency services Cleveland Police Drivers

Comment Guidelines

National World encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting. Please review our Community Guidelines before commenting.