A Royal Mail van has burst into flames this afternoon

As these pictures show, the van burst into flames in Hever Court Road, Singlewell.

The pictures were taken shortly after 3.15pm and at that time, firefighters had not arrived at the scene.

The incident happened outside the Manor Hotel.

Spokesman for Kent Fire and Rescue Service, Kirsty Gearey said: "We are called at 3.24pm to a van well alight.

"The fire was out by 3.45pm."