Two men have been treated for cuts and burns after the boat they were on caught fire.

Firefighters were called to the River Medway, near to New Court Road in Burham, at about 2.50pm.

On arrival, crews found a 21ft motor cruiser well alight and two men, who were on the vessel, had managed to climb off and were on the river bank.

One man, in his 40s, was treated by firefighters for cuts to his legs, while a man, in his 30s, was treated for minor burns to his right leg.

Both men were transferred into the care of paramedics.

A Kent Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: "Due to the remote location of the boat, difficult access and tidal waters firefighters held a watching brief carrying out a controlled burn.

"The fire is believed to have been accidental and is thought to have been caused by a fuel spill that self ignited and spread which then set fire to the boat."

Three fire engines attended.

They headed back to station at about 4.30pm.

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