A road on the outskirts of a Suffolk town was shut due to a car fire. 

Officers were called to the blaze on the A143 in Haverhill at about 3.30pm on Sunday. 

A spokesperson for Suffolk police said the road was closed in both directions. 

Firefighters were also in attendance. 

According to the AA Traffic Map, there was heavy traffic on the A1017 Haverhil Bypass, Rowley Hill and the A143.