A Mercedes Benz burst into flames on a busy road with commuters passing by in horror.
The white motor was engulfed by fire, which caused a huge traffic jam on the main road.
The dual carriageway was temporarily closed by firefighters before traffic was allowed to slowly filter past the shocking scene.
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The vehicle was spotted on the A406, North Circular Road, approaching the Hanger Lane junction.
The raging blaze caused huge clouds of smoke that rose into the sky, leaving locals spooked.
The London Fire Brigade were called around 2:30 pm yesterday (20 May).
A fire engine from Wembley fire station attended the scene, as reported on Need To Know.
Two hours later, the blaze was extinguished by the attending firefighters.
At 4pm one lane was reopened for commuters, with the fire and a fuel spillage causing the other two lanes to remain closed.
Members of the public were left shocked by the footage.
Bobby said, “Always something happening on this road.”
Another said: “Had me stuck in traffic for ages.
“Hope the driver and passengers are all good though.”
One said, “Lesson learned, service and maintain your cars.”
A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “We were called at 2:30 yesterday (20 May) to reports of a car fire on the A406 North Circular near the Hanger Lane roundabout.
“The westbound carriageway approaching the Hanger Lane junction was temporarily closed to allow firefighters to extinguish the fire.
“Lane closures remained in place for a number of hours to allow a fuel spillage to be cleared and for the scene to be made safe.
“Two fire engines from Wembley and Park Royal fire stations attended the scene.”
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