Beechcroft Road was closed this afternoon
A major road between Stratton and Kingsdown has been closed this afternoon, after a car burst into flames.
Firefighters were called to the scene, on Beechcroft Road near Merton Avenue, at around 12.45pm.
The male driver of the black BMW managed to escape the vehicle, avoiding injury.
The road re-opened at around 1.45pm.
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