Firefighters, still present on the scene, are calling on drivers to be careful in this area.
A vehicle caught fire this morning on the A43 motorway in Savoie, near La Chavanne, between Chambéry and Albertville. The passengers were able to evacuate without injury, but the fire caused significant material damage.
A car in flames on the A43
This Friday morning, shortly before 5:30 a.m., a car caught fire on the A43 motorway, near La Chavanne, between Chambéry and Albertville. The occupants of the vehicle had time to escape before the fire intensified. They have no injuries. Firefighters intervened quickly to control the flames, but the material damage was significant.
Traffic disrupted
While intervention teams are still on site to secure the area and assess the extent of the damage, traffic in this sector of the A43 remains partially disrupted. Motorists traveling in the direction of Chambéry or Albertville are advised to exercise extra caution when approaching La Chavanne.
Causes of fire unknown
At present, the reasons for this fire remain unclear. It is still unclear whether the fire was caused by a mechanical failure or another cause. Firefighters and road safety authorities will carry out investigations to shed light on this incident. Due to the presence of emergency services and possible disruptions on the track, it is advisable to slow down to avoid any risk of accident and facilitate the intervention of the firefighters.
