A green VW Polo was extensively damaged after it caught alight on Gopalall Hurbans Road in Gandhi’s Hill - KZN yesterday afternoon (Saturday).

Members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) arrived on scene at approximately 17:12 and discovered the Ethekwini Fire & Rescue Services in attendance. Firefighters were in the process of extinguishing the fire.

The driver informed Reaction Officers that he noticed smoke emanating from the engine compartment. The vehicle burst into flames when he pulled over to investigate. The car was extensively damaged.

No injuries were reported.