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Alex Dunne

Car crashes into Dublin Airport traffic light and bursts into flames as driver does a runner

A driver did a runner after causing a fiery crash between their car and a traffic light near Dublin Airport.

The scary smash took place along the busy M1 roundabout near the Airport last night.

The car struck a traffic light on the roundabout before the impact caused the light to collapse, and the car to burst into flames.

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Emergency services quickly rushed to the scene. and managed to put out the fire.

But there was no sign anywhere of anyone who was in the car.

Dublin Fire Brigade said: "The force of the impact with the traffic lights caused the car to catch fire.

"After a search of the area no patients were found."

Dublin Live have contacted An Garda Siochana for any more information on the crash.

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