Fire crews in Gloucestershire have dealt with two car fires this afternoon.

Crews from Gloucester North fire station were called to a car on fire at the Arle Court Roundabout in Cheltenham at 14:29.

The car, here which was on the highway, buy was severely damaged in the fire.  Firefighters used two hosereels and two breathing apparatus to deal with the incident and were detained for approximately 25 minutes.

Meanwhile, ailment crews were called to a car on fire on the southbound carriageway of the M5 between junctions 12 and 13 at shortly after 2.30pm.

One fire attended from Gloucester South Fire Station on the southbound carriageway with a crew of five and one from Stroud Fire Station on the northbound carriageway with a crew of five.

The car, which was located on the hard shoulder of the motorway, was slightly damaged in the fire.  Firefighters used one hosereel to deal with the incident and were detained for approximately one hour.