Emergency services were called to the A47 this morning after a car caught fire.

A spokesperson for Norfolk Fire and Rescue confirmed it was called to the road at Blofield at 8.52am.

Crews from Carrow and Sprowston rushed to the scene and arrived just a few minutes later.

They used hose reel jets to put out the fire on the eastbound carriageway, which an eye-witness said was giving off clouds of smoke.

The stop message was received at 9.11am.

The incident initially caused tailbacks for Great Yarmouth-bound traffic, with one driver saying traffic was backed up for "several miles".

Drivers are urged to proceed with caution as there may still be some delays in the area.

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