Images show a burnt out tractor which burst into flames after crashing off a road and going into woods.

The pictures are from Maiden Newton firefighters who attended the scene on Sunday evening near Moreton.

It appears the tractor driver had a lucky escape as the crew said no-one was badly injured in the incident.

Police said the tractor caught fire after leaving the B3390 Waddock Drove north of Crossways going up towards Affpuddle.

Dorset Echo:

Picture: Maiden Newton Fire Station

The road was closed this evening as emergency services attended the scene with motorists urged to avoid the area.

No other vehicles were involved.

While there has been no updated statement from Dorset Police regarding the incident, a spokesman for Maiden Newton Fire Station said its crew were at the scene.

The spokesman said: "There was a tractor and trailer fire near Waddock Cross. "Thankfully, nobody was badly hurt. The tractor left the road, went through some trees and caught fire."