Couple escape from burning car in Luton

By Stewart Carr
Published 13th May 2024, 14:11 BST
The fire after the fire. Picture: Stewart CarrThe fire after the fire. Picture: Stewart Carr
The fire after the fire. Picture: Stewart Carr
A couple escaped from a blazing car after it ignited in Luton town centre on Sunday evening.

The incident took place at Chapel Viaduct in the town at around 6.30pm.

Smoke and fumes from the blast were in evidence throughout Park Town.

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A crowd gathered outside Bannatynes gym as they watched the scorched car being hosed down by Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue services.

The woman in the car said she and her partner had got out "by the grace of God".

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