The incident happened at 12.46pm on Friday, November 27.

Fire crews from Honiton and Chard were called after receiving reports of a pickup truck on fire on the A303 at Marsh.

The incident happened at 12.46pm on Friday, November 27. Upon arrival, crews confirmed the pickup truck was well alight following a road traffic collision.

All persons were free and clear of the vehicle when officers arrived.

Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used a hose reel jet to extinguish the fire. The blaze, thought to be accidental, damaged 75 per cent of the vehicle.