Firefighters tackle blaze as car bursts into flames on major South Downs road

The vehicle erupted into flames just after 10am on the A29 at Fairmile Bottom, Madehurst.

A spokesperson for West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service said: “Joint Fire Control mobilised one fire engine from Littlehampton to the scene.

“Upon arrival the crew found a car well alight. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus extinguished the fire using a high pressure hose reel.

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“The crew left the scene at 11.17am.”