THE driver of a tractor managed to save his radio after the vehicle caught fire.

Fire service crews from Presteigne were called to a vehicle fire in the local area yesterday afternoon (Tuesday, April 13)

A spokesman for Presteigne Fire Station said: "With smoke visible from Presteigne the crew quickly located a tractor on fire.

"Crews extinguished using two HRJ, TIC and BA.

"Fortunately nobody was injured and the driver managed to save his radio as he left the cab!"