Emergency services are currently on scene after a car has been found with 'flames shooting out'.

Just after 12pm firefighter were called to action on the A66 near Broughton to a Volkswagen Beetle on fire.

An eyewitness said: "There was flames shooting out of the car and plumes of smoke everywhere.

"It's terrifying, I just hope everyone is ok."

The road is still open and motorist are asked o take care along the route.