A CAR has caught fire in WGC this morning (Thursday).

A fire crew from Hatfield were called at 9.15am to the A6129, close to Stanborough Road following reports of a Vauxhall Astra carrying five people catching alight.

Police were called to control traffic, while firefighters used a single hose reel to put out the flames.

No one was hurt in the fire, and the cause is accidental.