Car fire on Tauranga Eastern Link

Police were called to the scene about 12.15pm. Photo / File

A car caught fire on the Tauranga Eastern Link this afternoon.

A police spokeswoman said police were called to the scene in the southbound lane about 12.15pm.

Traffic control was required and a tow truck had been called, she said.

Footage showed the car fully ablaze with billowing thick black smoke.

A Fire and Emergency spokeswoman confirmed fire crews were called to the scene of a "well involved" car fire.

She said the incident was south of the Kaituna Bridge.

More to come.