A major Merseyside road remains partially closed after a car burst into flames.
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service confirmed to the ECHO that two engines were called to reports of a car fire at 11.46am today, Sunday, February 12. Fire crews found the Renault Clio "well alight" but all people had managed to escape the burning vehicle.
The fire service requested assistance from Merseyside Police who came and closed Dunnings Bridge Road, Bootle. Police officers remain at the scene and the road is still closed eastbound heading towards Switch Island.
