THESE pictures show the moment when a rubbish truck burst into flames in Bickley today (January 20).

News Shopper: The rubbish truck burst into flames. Picture by Miles Weaver

Binmen were working in Southborough Road near the junction of Sibley Close when the vehicle's cab caught fire.

News Shopper: Firefighters were called to the scene. Picture by Bobby Griffiths

Firefighters were called to the scene at around 11.30am to tackle the blaze which completely destroyed the cab but did not affect the cargo.

The road was closed by police and it reopened at around 2.05pm.

Did you see what happened? Call the newsroom on 01689 885725.