A busy route near Hereford is partially blocked this afternoon following a vehicle fire.

The A438 is partially blocked in the village of Bartestree, following a vehicle fire.

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service are in attendance and one lane is currently blocked.

Motorists are advised to use an alternative route.

A spokesperson for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said:

“Fire crews from Hereford have extinguished one vehicle well alight on the A438 at Bartestree – avoid if possible as road closed in on direction.”