FIRE crews were called to deal with a car blaze on the A12.

Firefighters from Brentwood, Ingatestone and Chelmsford were called to the incident on the A12, northbound, between junctions 12-13.

Both lanes of the road were shut so firefighters could deal with the fire safely.

Crews had extinguished the fire by 6pm, and one lane was opened immediately after.  

Firefighters left the scene in the care of the Police.