A man has suffered a broken leg after a car crashed into a wall and burst into flames.

Firefighters found the vehicle alight in Prince Charles Avenue in Walderslade.

A car burst into flames in Prince Charles Avenue in Walderslade. Video: Trevor Carnell

Witnesses reported seeing huge black smoke billowing into the air and the road was shut by police shortly before 5.30pm.

On arrival, firefighters found the car, which had crashed into a wall, still alight.

The male driver managed to get out but had sustained a leg injury, suspected to be a break.

Firefighters assessed the man and gave him first aid before he was placed into the care of paramedics.

Crews then used a hose reel jet to extinguish the blaze and worked to make the scene safe.

A video circulating online showed neighbours gathering outside after hearing a "massive bang".

Resident Trevor Carnell, who captured the aftermath on film, said: "I was walking into the living room and saw most of our neighbours outside all looking toward the hill.

"I heard a massive bang which must of been the fuel tank exploding, so I went outside and saw the car bursting with flames and black smoke bellowing into the sky."

He added: "To be fair to the emergency services they were all there on scene swiftly to deal with it and once the flames had been quenched by the fire department it was clear the car had hit the wall hard at some point because the brick wall was demolished."

Kent Police Medway tweeted: "#LPT1 attended an #RTC involving one vehicle that collided with a wall and set alight.

"Fortunately no one was seriously injured. Great response from @kentfirerescue and @SECAmb_JRU ensuring everyones safety.

"Please remember to drive carefully #SpeedKills #FatalFour."