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Connor Teale

Dramatic pictures show aftermath of York Road car fire as police issue statement

These dramatic pictures show the aftermath of a car fire which caused traffic chaos close to Leeds city centre this morning (Thursday).

Emergency services scrambled to the scene after a car burst into flames on York Road earlier today.

Part of the road was blocked for a short period of time while firefighters battled to extinguish the aggressive fire - delays are thought to remain at the time of writing.

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A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said the car fire "does not appear to be suspicious."

Pictures taken in the aftermath of the blaze show the car involved has been left almost completely destroyed - with just the shell of the vehicle remaining.

The car was towed away from the scene at around 9.45am.

The scene on York Road, Leeds, following a car fire this morning (Mellissa Dzinzi)

LeedsLive has contacted West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service to seek confirmation on what exactly caused the fire.

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