A van which caught alight in South Woodham Ferrers is now awaiting recovery. 

Firefighters were called at about 6.50am this morning and were able to extinguish the fire just before 7.30am. 

One crew from Wickford attended the scene and used one hose reel to extinguish the flames. 

They reported the fire to be accidental.

Police also attended the scene to aid with traffic control.

The van is now awaiting recovery.