MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - An SUV burst into flames along the westbound lanes of the Julia Tuttle Causeway, leaving traffic in a standstill.

Officials said the vehicle was heading westbound from Miami Beach when it ignited, Sunday morning.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews rushed to the scene and were able to safely put out the blaze.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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