Fire On Euston Road After Van 'Explodes' Into Flames In Central London

The blaze has caused traffic to pile up in the city.

A van has burst into flames on a major road in central London after its petrol tank reportedly "exploded".

The vehicle was destroyed having just exited an underpass on Euston Road in the capital city's centre.

There were no reports of any injuries.

Fire in Euston #eustonfire #fire #londonfire pic.twitter.com/I5QN8gr3Jf

— Martina Oh (@martinaoshea) June 10, 2016

One by-stander posted on social media that the fire was cause by the petrol tank of the white van exploding.

Car on fire in the Euston under pass. Petrol tank just exploded pic.twitter.com/tintOZ0aZX

— Phteven (@dubtap) June 10, 2016

Fire services confirmed they were called to the fire at 12:38 and that officers were still at the scene.

London Fire Brigade confirmed on Twitter that the fire was put out within an hour but said there were still complaints of heavy traffic backed up along the main road.

"Van fire on Euston Road is out but there's still heavy traffic," they said.

"Please avoid the area if possible."

Van fire on #Euston Road is out but there's still heavy traffic, so please avoid the area if possible © @OllyNewport pic.twitter.com/pQySHcJ1JH

— London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) June 10, 2016

No injuries have yet been reported.

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