York Road Seacroft: Firefighters rush to scene of vehicle fire in Leeds as blaze causes delays on busy route

Firefighters rushed to the scene of a vehicle fire causing delays on a busy Leeds route earlier this afternoon (November 8).

The blaze, that broke out on York Road, was reported shortly before 1pm.

The blaze, that broke out on York Road, was reported shortly before 1pm.placeholder image
The blaze, that broke out on York Road, was reported shortly before 1pm. | Google/National World

A fire engine from Killingbeck was sent to the scene.

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "It was an engine fire, which was extinguished.

"The crew had left the scene by 13.08."

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