Motorists faced delays following Jaguar XJ car fire on outskirts of Hartlepool

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Motorists faced delays on the A689 leading out of town as a car caught fire.

Emergency services arrived at the scene of a fire on the outskirts of Hartlepool on Friday, July 12, at around 10am.

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Fire engines from Billingham and Stockton assisted in putting out the fire.

A spokesperson for Cleveland Fire Brigade said: “One vehicle well alight. Two fire engines from Billingham and Stockton were in attendance.

A689 Wolviston Emergency services arrived at the scene of a fire on the outskirts of Hartlepool on Friday, July 12, at around 10am. Fire engines from Billingham and Stockton assisted in putting out the fire.A689 Wolviston Emergency services arrived at the scene of a fire on the outskirts of Hartlepool on Friday, July 12, at around 10am. Fire engines from Billingham and Stockton assisted in putting out the fire.
A689 Wolviston Emergency services arrived at the scene of a fire on the outskirts of Hartlepool on Friday, July 12, at around 10am. Fire engines from Billingham and Stockton assisted in putting out the fire.

"One breathing apparatus and one hose reel were used to extinguish the fire.

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"Crews made the scene safe and Cleveland Police assisted with traffic management.

"We left the scene around 11.24am.”

A spokesperson for Cleveland Police said: “At 10 am today (Friday 12) police were requested by Cleveland Fire Brigade colleagues to assist with traffic management as they dealt with a vehicle fire at the Wolviston roundabout on the outskirts of Hartlepool.

“Officers attended and there are currently no reports of any injuries.

"Recovery was arranged for the Jaguar XJ.”

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