A couple driving along the Ta' Xbiex seafront wasted no time in fleeing their car when it suddenly caught fire on Friday afternoon. 

The incident happened at around 2.45pm, police said, with the driver quickly pulling over after he sensed a burning smell while driving. 

Police and Civil Protection Department officials ensured the flames were quickly extinguished. Nobody was hurt in the incident. 

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