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Firefighters clean up fuel leak on M54 in Telford

Firefighters were sent to help mop up a fuel leak on the M54 in Telford today.

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Firefighters were dispatched at around 1.30pm on Sunday (June 1) after a call reporting a fuel spillage near Junction 5 (for Telford town centre).

Crews from Telford Central and Wellington fire stations attended, along with an operations officer.

The M54 at junction 5 (Telford town centre)
The M54 at Junction 5 (Telford town centre). Photo: Google

A Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said the fuel leak had come from a vehicle and spilt onto the carriageway. 

They added: "Crews used absorbent pads and soil to cover the spillage."

The stop message, which indicates the scene was under control, was received at 2.08pm.