FIREFIGHTERS are putting out a burning car on the banks of the River Tyne.

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service arrived at scene in the Walker area of Newcastle at about 7pm this evening.

FIRE: The car alight on the banks of the River Tyne in the Walker area of Newcastle Video: GAVIN ENGELBRECHT

Black smoke could be seen billowing up from the flaming Nissan Micra.