UPDATE: Part of busy road closed off after car catches fire

Road in Christchurch closed due to vehicle fire
Road in Christchurch closed due to vehicle fire
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Part of a busy road was closed for more than an hour after a car caught fire.

Police and fire crews were called to Lyndhurst Road, outside Sainsbury's, at 3.15pm.

The fire is believed to have been caused by a turbo charge unit.

The road re-opened at 4.30pm.

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