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Bristol Post
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Beth Cruse

Cribbs Causeway car fire sends flames and smoke billowing above roundabout

A car went up in flames on a busy roundabout in Cribbs Causeway.

Footage and photos shared with Bristol Live show a car burning on Merlin Road, approaching the Cribbs Causeway interchange near the M5.

Avon Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene at around 4.30pm today (Friday, January 21).

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Fire crews from Southmead and Patchway attended the blaze, which is believed to have caused some delays.

The fire service confirmed the cause of the fire was accidental ignition.

Crews have now left the scene and traffic has returned to normal.

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