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Firefighters called to crash that caused traffic delays in Dundee city centre

Motorists reported hold-ups.

Firefighters at the scene of the crash in West Bell Street, Dundee.
Firefighters at the scene of the crash in West Bell Street, Dundee. Image: Andrew Robson/DC Thomson

Traffic is being held up in Dundee city centre due to a one-vehicle crash.

The incident happened in West Bell Street just after 3pm and two fire appliances attended the scene.

Motorists at the time reported 15-minute delays.

An eyewitness said the vehicle struck a lamppost.

They reported seeing a black vehicle with a damaged front bumper.

They added: “Firefighters appear to be pouring something on the ground as the car had obviously leaked fuel.”

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service in attendance

A spokesperson for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said: “We had reports of a one-vehicle crash on West Bell Street at 3.05pm.

“We sent two fire appliances from Blackness Road.

crash causes delays in Dundee
Two fire appliances are on the scene. Image: Maria Gran/DC Thomson

“They left the scene at around 3.41pm.”

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 3pm on Tuesday, we were called to a report of a single vehicle crash on Bell Street, Dundee.

“Emergency services are in attendance and the road is partially blocked.

“Inquiries are ongoing into the circumstances and anyone with information or dashcam footage should contact 101 quoting reference 1953 of October 17.”