A moped rider had a lucky escape when their bike erupted into flames while travelling on the A146 between Beccles and Lowestoft (Image: Lowestoft Police)
A moped rider had a lucky escape after their bike became engulfed in flames on a Suffolk road.
The incident happened at about 5.30pm on Wednesday between Lowestoft and Beccles.
The rider was travelling on the A146 Barnby Bends when a mechanical issue caused the vehicle to catch fire.
Emergency services were called to the scene, including a fire crew from Beccles.
The moped erupted into a ball of fire, which left it completely destroyed.
The fire service said the incident was over by 6.04pm.
Lowestoft police confirmed the rider escaped unharmed.
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