Massive fire erupts at Morrisons petrol station with thick plumes of smoke billowing over city
Fire crews and other emergency services scrambled to the scene in York Road, Doncaster.
People are being advised to avoid the area as the blaze continues to rage in South Yorkshire.
Black smoke was seen filling the sky as shocked bystanders watched on.
Motorists were seen warily hanging back as plumes of smoke billowed upwards.
Photos and videos from the scene show police sealing off the road leading to the petrol station.
A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson told The Sun: "We were called at 10.23am this morning (9 August) to assist the fire service following a report of a vehicle on fire at a petrol station in York Road, Doncaster.
"A road closure was put in place, with the petrol station and a nearby supermarket temporarily evacuated to ensure people's safety.
"The fire has since been extinguished, with all roads reopened and all evacuations lifted.
"One person has been taken to hospital with a minor injury."
South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service have been contacted for comment.
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