Fire crews were called to a location near Ipswich Hospital after a car caught fire.

Two fire engines were called to Heath Road in Ipswich at 7.53am today.

When firemen arrived at the scene they found that a car was on fire close to the entrance to the hospital.

Fire crews used one hose reel jet to tackle the blaze. The fire was extinguished by 8am.

There were no reports of any injuries as a result of the incident.