A vehicle fire in Chichester closed the A27 all day.
Updated at 17:45 - The A27 around Chichester is slowly reopening after being closed all day.
The blaze closed the A27 between junctions with the A286 and the A259 Chichester East.
Diversions were put in place, but according to National Highways, the roads around the incident were incredibly busy.
Photos on social media show that a car was on fire.
On social media, Sussex Police posted the following information: "The A27 Chichester Bypass eastbound, near the Bognor Road Roundabout, is currently closed due to a vehicle fire.
"Emergency vehicles remain at the scene following the incident earlier today (August 5).
"A diversion is in place between the Bognor Road Roundabout and the Whyke Road Roundabout, and we ask motorists to plan alternate routes to avoid the area at this time.
"We thank the public for your patience and understanding while services work to reopen the carriageway."
A spokesperson for West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service said: “This morning at 9.09am we were called to a small vehicle fire on the A27 Chichester Bypass.
“Joint Fire Control mobilised two fire engines to the scene.
“Upon arrival crews found a car well alight. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus extinguished the fire using hose reels.
“Sussex Police were also in attendance.
“The crews left the scene at 10.18am.”
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