A SMOKING car is causing delays on the A31 eastbound near Poulner Hill this morning.

Police, fire crews and paramedics were called at around 11.15am to reports that a black Kia was on fire.

However, firefighters were able to deal with the incident before the car burst into flames.

No injuries have been reported.

The road was partially blocked.

Recovery vehicles are on the way to the scene, and the road will shortly reopen fully.