WATCH: Car erupts into flames in busy Laois square
Rathdowney fire service were on the scene in minutes
In dramatic scenes, a car erupted into flames in Rathdowney's town square at midday on Thursday.
The vehicle was surrounded by parked cars, when emergency services were alerted by bystanders to the blaze.
Pictured: The vehicle on fire while bystanders await emergency services. Photo: The Leinster Express
The fire has now been extinguished.
Laois County Fire and Rescue Service has been contacted for comment.