FIREFIGHTERS in Dorset responded to reports of a car ablaze in the north of the county this morning, with a road closed as a result.

A crew from Shaftesbury Fire Station were called out to a reported vehicle fire in the town just after 10am in Beaufoy Close.

A spokesperson for Dorset Fire and Rescue Service said: “At 10.13am Shaftesbury Fire Station responded to reports of a car fire on Beaufoy Close.

“The road is currently closed for the safety of crews at King Alfred's Way.

“Two breathing apparatus and one hose reel jet in use.”

More to follow.