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Cairns, Qld: Horror moment car bursts into flames

Footage has emerged of the moment a car bursts into flames just minutes after an alleged drunk driver escapes.

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Footage has emerged of the moment a car bursts into flames in Queensland just minutes after an alleged drunk driver escapes.

Police allege they arrived at the Draper St scene in Cairns after reports of a car revving “excessively”.

Upon arrival, police found a 30-year-old man standing next to the car as smoke seeped out of the engine.

As police moved the man away from the car, his vehicle burst into flames.

Police attempted to extinguish the fire. Picture: Supplied.
Police attempted to extinguish the fire. Picture: Supplied.

Police bodycam footage shows two officers running to extinguish the fire from the front seat of the vehicle prior to Fire and Emergency Services arrival.

The man was arrested for alleged drink-driving.

The 30-year-old is due to face Cairns Magistrates Court next month.

Originally published as Cairns, Qld: Horror moment car bursts into flames

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