FIRE crews have been called to a car fire on the A31 near Ringwood this morning.

The incident, which began just after 10am, is on the westbound carriageway at Picket Post.

The car is off the carriageway.

A spokesperson for Hampshire Fire and Rescue said they were called at 10.04am to the scene.

"The incident is still in progress. One pump from Ringwood is in attendance."

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