A FARM vehicle was destroyed by fire on Wednesday morning at Foxham near Chippenham.

Fire crews from Chippenham, Calne and Westlea plus a water carrier from Royal Wootton Bassett attended a Manitou on fire.

They extinguished the blaze using two hose reels. However, unfortunately the vehicle was destroyed by fire.

A Manitou is a French-made vehicle generally used by farmers to carry heavy bales or equipment.

The incident happened at 9.21am.