Emergency services have been called to St Albans city centre after a Smart car caught fire this afternoon.

The incident took place at around 1.25pm this afternoon (Wednesday, August 9), when a Smart Roadster became "well alight" in Verulam Road.

Herts Advertiser: The fire was extinguished by 1.50pm.The fire was extinguished by 1.50pm. (Image: Supplied / @WestStand133)

One fire engine from St Albans fire station was sent to the scene and the blaze was extinguished by 1.50pm.

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A spokesperson for Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service was called at 1.25pm this afternoon to reports of a car on fire in Verulam Road, St Albans.

                                                                                            

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"One fire engine from St Albans fire station was sent to the scene, where the crew found one vehicle well alight on the road.

"Firefighters extinguished the fire with foam, and the fire was out by 1.50pm."

Herts Advertiser: Firefighters extinguished the vehicle using foam.Firefighters extinguished the vehicle using foam. (Image: Supplied / @WestStand133)

Herts Advertiser: The Smart Roadster, after it had been extinguished.The Smart Roadster, after it had been extinguished. (Image: Supplied / @WestStand133)

Herts Advertiser: The incident took place this afternoon (Wednesday).The incident took place this afternoon (Wednesday). (Image: Supplied / @WestStand133)