A MAJOR Devon road experienced significant delays for motorists when a vehicle caught fire near South Brent at approximately 11:45 BST. National Highways reported the closure of the westbound carriageway on the A38.
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The incident caused traffic jams stretching back several miles for people traveling towards Plymouth. Emergency services responded promptly, extinguishing the car fire.
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Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service reported that the cause of the fire on the major Devon road was accidental, resulting in the complete destruction of the vehicle.
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Two fire crews swiftly responded to the scene, employing a hose-reel jet and breathing apparatus to extinguish the flames. Additionally, they utilised an environmental pack to clean up any spillages caused by the incident.