EMERGENCY services were called to a van on fire in Cowes during the early hours of Monday morning (yesterday).

The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service responded to a van alight in Westhill Grove, remaining on the scene for almost two hours.

A spokesperson for the fire service said: "We received a call to a van well alight at 12.36am on Monday.

“A crew from Cowes was sent to the location, with two breathing apparatus, one hose reel jet and a main jet used during the incident.

“The crew left the scene at 2.12am”

Nobody was reported as injured following the incident and the cause of the fire has yet to be determined.

We have contacted the Hampshire Constabulary for further information.