Thick, grey smoke could be seen billowing from a burning car, which meant a city road had to be closed.

Police closed part of Sprowston Road in Norwich after reports of a car ablaze about 10.11am this morning (Saturday, July 8).

One fire crew from Sprowston Fire Station attended, and put out the fire using hose reel jests.

A police spokesman said the fire had been dealt with and the road had been reopened by 11am.