FIREFIGHTERS have been called to the scene of a car on fire near a major road in Herefordshire.

Crews from Leominster fire station extinguished the car, which was well alight, just off the A49 this morning (June 16).

A spokesperson said it happened just off the A49 near Wellington, between Hereford and Leominster, at 7.40am.

There were no casualties, and the owner was left awaiting recovery of the car.