Firefighters tackle car fire on M18

Firefighters have tackled a serious car fire on the M18.
The car fire on the M18 on Saturday afternoon. Pic: Lindsey HarrandThe car fire on the M18 on Saturday afternoon. Pic: Lindsey Harrand
The car fire on the M18 on Saturday afternoon. Pic: Lindsey Harrand

One lane was closed in the northbound direction on the exit slip road on Junction 4 near Armthorpe while the incident was dealt with by South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Dramatic images have emerged of the vehicle ablaze today.

The road was reopened around 2.30pm but one lane was kept closed while the remains of the burnt-out car were removed.