Fire engulfs abandoned static caravan and A35 road closed

A static caravan that was left alongside a busy trunk road for more than a week has been destroyed by fire.

Crews were called to the A35 near Dorchester shortly after 01:00 GMT where the structure was well alight.

The road was closed while 10 firefighters from Dorchester and Weymouth tackled the blaze, which was out by 02:50.

National Highways said the static caravan had been left on the verge on Tuesday 20 October.

Dorset Police said its officers attended to assist the fire service and left the scene at around 03:00.

A police spokesperson said: “The cause of the fire has not been confirmed at this time.”