A motorist escaped unhurt today after fleeing from his burning vehicle.

The man was driving along Skipton Road at Utley when he smelled smoke.

He pulled in, and the Vauxhall Astra van burst into flames.

One crew from Keighley fire station was called out to deal with the incident, at 11.30am.

It is believed the blaze was caused by an electrical fault.

The vehicle was extensively damaged.