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Car blaze closes Nacton Road in Ipswich

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A car fire closed part of Nacton Road in Ipswich earlier today, with firefighters quickly tackling the blaze.

What's happening: Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service responded to reports of a car fire at around 11:45 BST on Tuesday. The incident led to road closures and traffic disruptions in the area.

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Firefighters tackle the car blaze on Nacton RoadNiall Shimmon

Key details:

  • Crews found a car in flames on a driveway upon arrival

  • A road closure is in place on Nacton Road between Hatfield Road and Clapgate Lane junctions

  • Suffolk police are assisting the fire service at the scene

The car fire comes on the same day as a serious house fire on Portman Road, where two people were hospitalised after jumping from an upstairs window.

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