Fire crews work through the night to tackle a blaze in Crewkerne

The road was closed throughout the morning rush hour while fire and rescue services controlled the situation. Credit: ITV West Country

Fire and rescue crews worked through the night to tackle a serious blaze in Crewkerne.

Fire broke out in the early hours at a property on Church Street in the Somerset town.

The road was closed throughout the morning rush hour while fire and rescue services controlled the situation. It has now been reopened.

The fire caused serious damage to the building. Credit: ITV West Country

A total of eight fire engines from around Somerset were called to the incident after the first floor went up in flames.

Emergency services have confirmed no-one was hurt.

See the damage caused by the fire below: