Around 100 people evacuated from Blackwall Tunnel after car fire

The car caught alight this morning (credit: London Fire Brigade)

Around 100 people were evacuated from the Blackwall Tunnel after a car caught fire.

The blaze, in the northbound tunnel, happened around 10.08am this morning.

There were no reports of any injuries.

Four fire engines from Poplar, Millwall, East Greenwich and Greenwich fire stations attended the scene.

One vehicle was badly damaged by the fire.

Crews have tackled a car fire in the #BlackwallTunnel. The blaze is now under control and fortunately, there are no reports of any injuries https://t.co/mDspk0mrj7 © William Noble pic.twitter.com/WUYLoRef5Z

— London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) April 9, 2021

The fire was under control within the hour although the northbound tunnel remains closed.

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