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Dramatic images as BMW bursts into flames by the side of the motorway near Doncaster - setting fire to nearby field

Traffic almost came to a stand still as a car burst into flames on the M18 spreading black smoke across the motorway.
By Stephanie Bateman
Published 8th Aug 2022, 11:13 BST
Updated 8th Aug 2022, 15:58 BST

The incident happened at teatime on Saturday August 6 on the northbound carrigeway just before the M180 services.

It is believed it involved a white BMW, the flames consequently speading to the field at the side onto the Marina Road water park in Hatfield.

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The fire takes hold

1. The scene

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Smoke billowed across both carriageways

2. Blackout

Smoke billowed across both carriageways Photo: Sub

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Traffic managed to continue passing

3. As the vehicle set alight

Traffic managed to continue passing Photo: Sub

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The fire spread to a nearby field

4. The M18 northbound

The fire spread to a nearby field Photo: Sub

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