Car seriously damaged in fire which resulted in Drayton road closure

A road closure was put in place this morning (Saturday, May 30) after a car caught fire.

Crews from Havant were alerted shortly before 10am that a car was on fire in Havant Road, Drayton, and upon arrival, they found a vehicle well alight.

Police officers were also called to support with managing the surrounding traffic.

Wearing breathing apparatus sets, firefighters used hose reels to tackle the fire, and a thermal imaging camera to ensure it was fully extinguished.

Approximately half of the vehicle was damaged in the blaze, and the crew left the scene at 11.30am after making the site safe.