A SOUTHAMPTON road is closed off and a police investigation is underway.

Patrol cars are blocking Shop Lane this afternoon.

The wreckage of a burnt out car can be seen and firefighters have been assisting police.

A spokesperson for Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "Firefighters from St Mary’s and Hightown were mobilised at 7:57pm last night (Wednesday 24 March) to Shop Lane, Southampton.

There was a vehicle on fire, which was extinguished using two breathing apparatus, three jets and a dry powder extinguisher.

The stop message came in at 9:09pm."

The Daily Echo has contacted Hampshire police for more information.

More to follow...