A woman was rescued by fire crews who tackled a shed and fence blaze that caused major rush hour delays.

The A26 London Road was partially closed due to a fire at a property in Southborough, Tunbridge Wells.

The fire began at 3.36pm and a spokesman for Kent Fire and Rescue Service said: "We responded to reports of a fire involving a commercial and residential property in London Road, Tunbridge Wells.

"Four fire engines were at the scene and crews rescued a woman.

"Kent Police and Southeast Coast Ambulance paramedics were also in attendance."

The incident caused queueing traffic on Forge Road to Holden Park Road and congestion to Speldhurst Road.

Prospect Road and Kibbles Lane were also struggling due to traffic diversions.

London Road has now cleared and traffic has returned to normal.

A spokesman for Kent Police said: "Police were called at around 3.40pm to a shed and fence which were alight in London Road, Southborough.

"Officers closed the road between Yew Tree Road and Meadow Road while Kent Fire and Rescue Service extinguishes the fire.

"Inquiries into the cause of the fire are underway."

Fire crews left the scene of the incident at 8.30pm, the cause of the fire is not yet known.

The ambulance service has also been contacted for comment.