Shropshire Star

Car fuel tank rupture causes leak in Telford layby - firefighters called to scene

Firefighters were called to a fuel leak in a layby off a road in Telford this afternoon. 

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The Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service received a call reporting the leak at Castle Farm Way in east Telford at 12.05pm today (Monday, March 3). 

The leak was said to be caused by the ruptured fuel tank of a car in the layby. 

Crews used an environmental grab pack to stem the flow and used a hose reel jet to wash away the affected areas of layby and highway. Highways Agency personnel also attended.

The incident was under control by 12.24pm.