Shropshire Star

Firefighters tackle farm machinery blaze near Newport

Firefighters were called to tackle a blaze involving a large farming vehicle.

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The incident took place at Lilyhurst Road at Lilleshall, with Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service alerted to the incident at around 8.35pm yesterday - Monday, June 30.

Two crews, and the incident support unit, were sent to the scene from Newport and Wellington.

An update from the fire service said they discovered a Manitou telehandler which was 'fully involved in fire'.

Officers wore breathing equipment while using a hosereel jet to extinguish the fire.