EMERGENCY services were directing traffic on Silk Mills Road after a combine harvester caught on fire.

Fire engines were called to the busy road after the combine harvester caught fire at around 2.40pm.

 The Environment Agency was also called after fuel spilled from the fire.

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INCIDENT: The burnt vehicle on Silk Mills Road, Taunton

Fire engines and police cars were at the scene on the busy Taunton road after closing one lane.

PSCO Sam Bushen confirmed the road was reopened at around 6pm.

The burnt vehicle was near the junction of Great Western Way.

The cause of the fire is believed to be accidental.

A spokeman for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue said: "One fire engine from Taunton, one from Wellington and one from Bridgwater attended a fire involving a combine harvester on fire at the side of the road at a busy junction.

"Crews confirmed the fire well alight and also street furniture involved.

"Crews got to work with four breathing apparatus, two hose reel jets, one compressed air foam jets and a triple extension ladder.

"The fire was deemed accidental ignition.

A small amount of diesel fuel had entered the drains, so the environment agency were informed, and the local council to see to the street lights that were involved and damaged in the incident."

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Photos: Eden Taylor