The A47 was closed after a van caught fire near Dereham.

Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service were called just before 10.30am today (October 24) to Scarning, between Dereham and Swaffham.

Police also attended and part of the A47 was closed at Scarning.

There are no reports of injuries currently and there was heavy congestion following the blaze.

Traffic built up in both directions, according to the AA traffic map.

The road had cleared by 12.30pm.