A CAR caught fire after crashing at a roundabout by Beeches Road in Cirencester.

The incident happened at around 2am this morning and only the White Mercedes was involved.

Police were alerted to the incident at 2.20am and are in touch with the male driver who is helping with enquiries.

The car was coming from the roundabout by Tesco Extra at Kingsmeadow when it is believed it drove straight into the roundabout centre instead of going round.

The car was found lodged into trees at the grass area of the roundabout centre. The area has been closed off by police.