Drivers told ‘flee if you want to stay alive’ as huge wildfire erupts

A vehicle fire on the A31 has caused carnage on the road as motorists were urged to flee their vehicles.

More than 20 fire engines are tackling the flames after the blaze broke out on the road just after 5.24pm.

Members of the public made more than 160 calls reporting the fire on the eastbound carriageway.

The road is closed in both directions. The westbound carriageway is closed between the M27 J2 (Ower) and the A338 (Ringwood).

The eastbound carriageway is closed between the A338 and M27 J1 (Cadnam).

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