Car on fire in the Blackwall Tunnel
Firefighters dealt with a car on fire in the Blackwall tunnel.
The car overheated while going southbound.
There is heavy traffic and drivers should avoid the area if possible.
London Fire Brigade were called at 1.56pm and the fire was under control by 2.22pm.
We're dealing with a car alight in the #BlackwallTunnel Southbound. Please avoid the area if possible. pic.twitter.com/bMqglt9ZPL
— London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) July 19, 2016
The car fire inside #BlackwallTunnel is under control. Heavy traffic so please avoid if poss #hottestdayoftheyear pic.twitter.com/4u7pxYJcXk
— London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) July 19, 2016
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