Firefighters have tackled a large blaze after a lorry exploded in Hadleigh.

Emergency services were called to the blaze in a field near Lady Lane at about 3.22am on Wednesday following reports of loud explosions.

A spokesman for Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service said: "We were called to a lorry explosion and fire which had spread to a surrounding stubble field approximately one acre in size."

Ambulance crews and officers also attended the scene, and a lane closure was put in place on the A1071.

The road was reopened by 8am but both the lorry and field have been severely damaged as a result of the blaze.

A spokesman for Suffolk police said: "Officers would like to hear from any witnesses to the incident and are also appealing for anyone who was near Lady Lane in Hadleigh yesterday morning - in either direction - just prior to the incident and who has CCTV footage, to review the footage for anything that may be of assistance."

The fire service confirmed that there were no reported casualties.

Appliances from Princes Street, Hadleigh and Woodbridge were called to the scene of the blaze.

A 'stop' call was made at 5.27am by Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Suffolk police quoting the reference number 37/56082/22.