Transporter carrying cars bursts into flames in village near St Neots
Nine cars burst into flames on the back of a transporter lorry in Eltisley. - Credit: CFRS
Nine cars burst into flames on the back of a transporter lorry in a village near St Neots.
Firefighters arrived at the scene on the B1040 in Eltisley at around 8.30pm on Wednesday (April 21) night.
The incident closed the B1040 in both directions at the junction with the A428 for several hours.
Pictures from the scene showed the back of the transporter well ablaze, with thick black smoke coming from the gutted metal bodies of the cars.
Nine cars burst into flames on the back of a transporter lorry in Eltisley. - Credit: CFRS
Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service said the cause of the fire was accidental.
A spokesperson added: “Wearing breathing apparatus, firefighters used hose feels and jets to extinguish the fire.
“All crews returned to their stations by 1.20am.
Most Read
- 1 New Toolstation branch to open in Huntingdon
- 2 Bosses warn of 'choppy waters' ahead for health trust
- 3 RSPCA investigating 'welfare of beagles' at Huntingdon dog breeding unit
- 4 Pupils enjoy early jubilee celebration with all things royal
- 5 Nursery rated inadequate after inspectors said safety was 'compromised'
- 6 Every household in the UK to get £400 to help with rising energy bills
- 7 New organic coffee shop opens in St Neots
- 8 Explained: What the cost of living support package means for you
- 9 Woman who could barely walk is taking part in cycling event after shedding 19 stones
- 10 Find out what's happening in Huntingdonshire for the Queen's Jubilee?
“Crews from Cambridge, Gamlingay, Papworth, St Neots, Huntingdon, St Ives and the water carrier from Ramsey attended.”
