A CAR has been completely gutted following a fire which has closed a road in Malvern this afternoon (Thursday).

The car has been completely destroyed by the fire on Wyche Road between Malvern and Colwall.

Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue and West Mercia Police are at the scene.

They have warned drivers that the road is expected to be closed for several hours.

UPDATE: Road reopens after fire which destroyed car in Wyche Road, Malvern

Firefighters from Malvern were called at just after 12pm and found the car well alight.

Nobody was injured in the fire.

A Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: "A crew from Malvern Fire Station was called at 12.08pm on January 6 to a small vehicle on fire in Wyche Road, Malvern.

"On arrival, the car was discovered to be well alight and was extinguished using a hosereel by two firefighters in breathing apparatus.

"There were no casualties and the incident was left with police and highways at 1.29pm."