A driver is in hospital after a van caught fire following a crash.

The London Ambulance Service called police at about 1.30am this morning (January 20) to reports of a collision on Sedge Road at the junction with Watermead Way in Tottenham.

Emergency services attended and found a van on fire.

The driver was taken to hospital. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

The incident shut Watermead Way between Leeside Road and Marigold Road.

A detour was in operation for the 192 bus route earlier this morning.