Emergency services have put out a car fire at a busy Rotorua intersection this morning.
They arrived at the corner of Malfroy Rd and Fenton St about 8.25am.
The driver, who did not want to be named, said it was a "damn scary" experience.
"I didn't know what was happening when I was coming up Malfroy Rd, I was just hearing toots."
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She realised her car was on fire when she stopped at the intersection.
Traffic could not turn right on to Fenton St until the vehicle was towed away about 8.40am.
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The woman, who was supported by a friend from the roadside, was able to get an alternative ride to work.
"I'm not too worried about the damage, insurance will cover it," she said.