A Dorset road was closed after a vehicle caught fire. 

The B3157 near Langton Cross has been closed in both directions after a silver Mercedes C Class caught fire. 

Fire crews from Weymouth were called to the scene shortly before 5pm and are currently extingishing the blaze using a hosereel jet and breathing aparatus.

Dorset Police were also called to the scene shortly at 5.05pm to provide assistance to the fire service.

Police said it was believed all occupants were out of the vehicle. 

The road has since reopened and traffic has returned to normal.