Car catches fire while driving in Buitenveldert, large plume of smoke near VUmc

A vehicle caught fire while driving along the De Boelelaan in the Buitenveldert district of Amsterdam this morning. The incident occurred near the VUmc hospital around 9:40 a.m. The driver managed to exit the car safely just before reaching a traffic light, escaping without any injuries. The vehicle fire produced a large cloud of smoke that was visible in the immediate vicinity.

Local authorities and emergency services responded quickly to the scene, with police closing the road to ensure public safety while firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze. Although the vehicle was completely destroyed, the cause of the fire remains unknown at this time. Officials noted significant damage to the car and potential debris on the road surface. A tow truck was summoned to remove the wreckage, resulting in the continued closure of the affected road while cleanup operations were conducted.