Car on fire in Coill Dubh has blocked the road outside the Credit Union

The street outside the Credit Union in Coill Dubh has been completely blocked after a car burst into flames in the area inside the last hour.

Gardaí have told KildareNow that emergency services are currently dealing with the incident, and they hope the problem will be rectified soon.

The fire is thought to have been as a result of a technical fault or an accident, rather than being maliciously set.

Motorists are being advised to avoid the area if possible, and people travelling nearby should exercise caution due to the reduced visibility because of the smoke.