This story has been updated with information from police and firefighters.

A major road in Basingstoke was partially closed on Saturday night after a car caught fire.

Oakridge Road was partially closed near Osborne Close and Millard Close because of the incident.

A spokesperson for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service said: "One pump from Basingstoke responded, the car was 100 per cent consumed by fire. 

"The stop message came in at 21:08 and the incident has been handed over to Hampshire Constabulary." 

A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "We were called by our colleagues at Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service at 8.40pm last night (5 Feb) to reports that a car was on fire on Oakridge Road in Basingstoke."

"The road was shut for a short time and was reopened after our colleagues had extinguished the fire."

"Hampshire Constabulary and has been contacted for further information about the incident.

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