Fuel tanker on fire in Telford - everything we know about incident as it happened

A fuel tanker has caught fire in Telford - fire crews tackle the blaze and urge people to avoid the area

People are being urged to ‘avoid the area’ around Rock Road, in Overdale, Lawley, after a fuel tanker had caught fire.

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service has sent six fire engines to the scene.

Local residents are being told to keep all windows and doors closed.

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