SUV DESTROYED BY FIRE AFTER BEING FOUND IN DITCH

(June 20th)

Emergency crews responded to a reported motor vehicle collision on Allendale Road in St. John’s on Saturday morning that resulted in an SUV being destroyed by fire.

At approximately 9:20 a.m. on June 20th, emergency personnel were called to the area of Allendale Road, just south of Higgins Line, following reports of a collision.

Upon arrival, crews located an SUV off the roadway in a ditch that was actively on fire. Firefighters with the St. John’s Regional Fire Department quickly deployed an attack line and brought the blaze under control. The vehicle was destroyed as a result of the fire.

Initial indications suggest that the occupant or occupants of the SUV fled the scene on foot prior to the arrival of emergency responders; however this is not confirmed.

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary immediately requested the assistance of Police Dog Services. Once on scene, officers conducted a search of the surrounding area.

At the time of publication, it remains unknown whether anyone was taken into custody and or injured in the matter.

NFLD Bulletin is following this incident and will provide additional information as it becomes available.