FIREFIGHTERS were called to tackle a car fire on a major north Herefordshire route in the early hours of this morning (Saturday).

A fire service spokesperson said crews from Leominster were called to reports of the blaze on the A49 at Brimfield at 12.19am.

The car was well alight on arrival, and crews used two hose reels to put the fire out.

It is understood that no-one was seriously injured in the blaze.

Photo: HW Fire Leominster