FIREFIGHTERS tackled a car on fire in Polstead Heath near Hadleigh today.Part of the A1071 was blocked while emergency services dealt with the incident-thought to be caused by a mechanical fault-at about 8.20am.

FIREFIGHTERS tackled a car on fire in Polstead Heath near Hadleigh today.

Part of the A1071 was blocked while emergency services dealt with the incident-thought to be caused by a mechanical fault-at about 8.20am.

Two fire crews from Hadleigh and Nayland attended the scene near the Brewers Arms pub.

The road was fully reopened by 9.15am.