Emergency services called to scene of car fire on busy Shropshire A-road
The incident occurred on the A5 at Preston Island last night (November 11).
Emergency services were called to the scene of a vehicle fire on a busy Shropshire A-road overnight.
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to the incident on the A5 at Preston Island at 11.46pm last night (November 11).
Firefighters from Shrewsbury fire station used a hosereel jet and thermal imaging camera to banish the flames caused by an overheated rear differential.
Police also attended the scene.
A fire service spokesperson said: “One car with overheated rear differential moved off the road to refuge area.
“One hosereel jet and one thermal imaging camera in use. Police also in attendance.”
West Mercia Police have also been contacted for a comment.
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