A TRACTOR has been almost totally destroyed in a fire in a country lane.

Fire crews were called to a large vehicle fire in Sweethay Lane, Trull at 1.10pm today (Friday).

The fire involving a tractor was well alight on their arrival.

Crews used a hose reel jet and two breathing apparatus sets to put out the blaze.

A Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue spokesman said: "The fire caused 90 per cent damage to the tractor, and was deemed as accidental."

Somerset County Gazette:

SMOKE: The tractor at the scene. Pic: Taunton Fire Station.