A limousine caught fire in the Westwood area of Oldham on Tuesday night.

The incident took place while the limo was in the car park of The Grand Venue Banqueting Hall.

In a statement, a spokesperson for Greater manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: "At approximately 11.50pm on Tuesday, 19th April, firefighters were called to reports of a fire on Featherstall Road, in Oldham.

"One fire engine from Chadderton station quickly attended the scene.

"The fire involved the interior of a vehicle.

"Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used one hose reel to extinguish the fire and make the scene safe.

"Fire crews were in attendance for around 50 minutes."

A video shared on social media shows firefighters at the scene, with a white limousine badly damaged and water dripping from the vehicle following action by the fire service.

There are understood to be no injuries as a result of the fire.

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