Emergency services are currently on scene after a car has been found with 'flames shooting out'.
Just after 12pm firefighter were called to action on the A66 near Broughton to a Volkswagen Beetle on fire.
An eyewitness said: "There was flames shooting out of the car and plumes of smoke everywhere.
"It's terrifying, I just hope everyone is ok."
The road is still open and motorist are asked o take care along the route.
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