A CAR that had become wedged on a bridge was deliberately set alight over the weekend.
The incident took place on Sarn Lane in Hope in the early hours of Saturday.
The fire service said it was called to a car fire, with the cause being deliberate ignition.
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The car somehow found itself firmly wedged into the bridge, which Flintshire Council say has been damaged following the incident.
A spokesman for North Wales Fire and Rescue Service said: "We were called to a vehicle fire in Sarn Lane, Hope at 12.52am. There was one car involved.
"There was 100% fire damage to the car and it was a deliberate ignition."
Flintshire Council says the bridge has been and will remain closed following the incident.
Steve Jones, Flintshire County Council’s chief officer for Streetscene and transportation, said: “Flintshire County Council was notified of the car fire on the Sarn Lane foot bridge, following the emergency response.
“As a result of this incident there has been significant damage to a safety rail.
"Streetscene Officers are currently assessing the extent of the damage, and the repair works will commence in the coming days. The foot bridge will remain closed until these repairs have been completed.”
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