Car bursts into flames outside Westfield shopping centre

A car burst into flames near the Westfield shopping centre, sending plumes of thick smoke into the air.

The silver Mercedes caught fire on Sunday night (October 13), prompting an emergency response from firefighters, police, and paramedics, as reported by VKNews24.

Before the fire engines arrived, medics on the scene were seen attempting to help extinguish the flames.

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The incident took place just outside the popular Westfield shopping centre in Shepherd’s Bush, west London, drawing a crowd of onlookers curious about the situation.

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One local witness commented, “It’s an electric fire in a petrol car.”

Romeo added, “If it’s an old Merc, that will be old money,” while Andrew remarked, “Unfortunately, it wasn’t an electric car. Petrol is far more dangerous.”

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Another observer noted, “Ouch, that’s a couple now, recently.”

The London Fire Brigade has been contacted for further details. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and no one was taken to the hospital.

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