A LARGE vehicle has been found on fire in Malvern. 

Fire crews were called out to Stiffords Bridge in Malvern this morning (Thursday) after a vehicle caught fire.

Crews discovered the fire had been caused by an overheating engine and used a hosereel jet to douse out the flames.

Having checked the vehicle over using a thermal imaging camera it was then moved to a safe area.

A spokesperson from Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said: "A Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crew from Malvern was called at 07:11 on 11 April to a large vehicle on fire in Stiffords Bridge, Malvern. Crews discovered a vehicle with an overheated engine and this was cooled using a hosereel jet.

"The vehicle was checked over using a thermal imaging camera and the vehicle was relocated to a place of safety.

"The incident was marked as pending closure at 08:04."