A27 blocked near Fontwell after reports of a car fire

The A27 has been blocked near Fontwell following reports of a car fire.

Traffic is reported to be starionary westbound before the A29 at the Fontwell Services roundabout.

A spokesman for West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said crews attended and found a car smoking from overheating.

The spokesman said crews had left the scene, but police remained.

Sussex Police were unable to provide any more information when approached.