A road was blocked after a van and car burst into flames. 

Firefighters were called to the blaze in Martlesham at about 2pm on Thursday. 

A spokeswoman for Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service said that both a car and a van were 100pc involved in the blaze. 

East Anglian Daily Times: Smoke billows from the van and car fire in MartleshamSmoke billows from the van and car fire in Martlesham (Image: Nina Galley)

Police were also called to the scene. 

An eyewitness said they heard loud bangs coming from the vehicles. 

The blaze is now out and the fire service called a 'stop' on the incident at about 2.45pm.