WATCH: Car bursts into flames in busy town square in the Midlands

In dramatic scenes, a car erupted into flames in Rathdowney's town square at midday on Thursday.

The vehicle was surrounded by parked cars, when emergency services were alerted by bystanders to the blaze.

Rathdowney Fire and Rescue service were on scene within moments.

Pictured: The vehicle on fire while bystanders await emergency services. Photo: The Leinster Express