Shropshire Star

Stolen van destoyed in Shropshire fire

A stolen van was destroyed by fire overnight in the Oswestry area.

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Fire fighters were called out to the blaze on the B5009 at Whittington at about 12.40am.

They found the Peugeot Expert van engulfed in flames. The crew had to wear breathing apparatus while using the hose reel jet to put out the fire.

It was later discovered that the van had been stolen.

Anyone with any information about the theft or the fire is asked to contact Oswestry police on 101.

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