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Bible withstands flames from Memphis car fire

A Bible, pulled from a charred SUV, was virtually untouched after the vehicle burst into flames along a Memphis highway.

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A Bible, pulled from a charred SUV, was virtually untouched after the vehicle burst into flames along a Memphis highway.

According to Memphis affiliate WREG, the incident happened on the eastbound side of 385 around 2:30 p.m. Sunday local time.

Police said a Jeep left the road and caught on fire.

An officer was able to pull the driver from the vehicle moments before it exploded.

The SUV was destroyed, but a Bible recovered from the passenger seat was found unharmed.

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