Car catches fire along ECP during morning peak hour

[LaksaNews]

SINGAPORE: A car caught fire along the East Coast Parkway (ECP) during the rush hour period on Thursday morning (Mar 12).
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it responded to a fire along the ECP towards the city at about 8.45am.
AdvertisementAdvertisementThe fire, which took place before the Fort Road exit, was extinguished by SCDF, said the authority.
A hose reel, two compressed air foam backpacks and an extinguisher were used to put out the fire.
No injuries were reported, said SCDF, adding that the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Photos and video of the incident circulating online showed a black sedan with its boot popped open and its front on fire. Flames and plumes of black smoke were seen coming from the car.
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When you see a Mercedes on fire on ECP in the morning doesn’t look good does it
ECP?????????????????
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— OKJ (@J_Okamoto) March 12, 2020​

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) warned about an accident along the ECP (towards City) in a tweet at about 8.30am.
In subsequent tweets the authority warned motorists to avoid lanes four, five and six.

Accident on ECP (towards City) after KPE Exit. Avoid lane 6
— LTATrafficNews (@LTAtrafficnews) March 12, 2020​

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