Locals stunned as car bursts into flames at West Lothian traffic lights
No casualties were reported and fire crews left the scene 45 minutes later
A car burst into flames at a crossroads in Armadale on Thursday morning leaving locals stunned.
Fire crews were called to West Main Street in the West Lothian town at 11.53am. Locals watched on as the car burned in the middle of the crossroads, in front of a nail bar.
Images show the car engulfed in flames and black smoke billowing from the vehicle.
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The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said one fire appliance was dispatched to scene, and the fire was quickly extinguished.
No casualties were reported and fire crews left the scene at approximately 12.43pm.
A spokesperson for West Lothian council said: “We have been made aware of an incident at Armadale Cross involving a car on fire. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and Police Scotland are in attendance. We understand the road is open.”