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Road closed near Bridgnorth after crash causes diesel spillage

A road was closed near Bridgnorth after a car flipped onto its roof resulting in a diesel leakage.

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Emergency services at the scene. Photo: Bridgnorth Fire Station

Emergency services were called to the B4363, between the A442 and the A454, after reports of a one-vehicle crash.

The fire service and police were called to the scene at around 6.50pm on Thursday and asked people to avoid the area where possible.

Due to the crash, the car rolled and come to rest on its roof. Diesel had leaked onto the road and due to the heavy rainfall and the incident being on a hill, the police said it was causing unsafe road conditions.

Emergency services at the scene. Photo: Bridgnorth Fire Station

Broseley and Wenlock Safer Neighbourhood Team were at the scene and asked people to take alternative routes.

West Mercia Police said in a tweet: "RTC B4363 Bridgnorth, between A442 and a454, near to Lodge Lane junction.

"Road is closed, diesel has leaked, which due to the rain and the location being on a hill, is causing unsafe road conditions. Please avoid this area."

The road was closed. Photo: @WenlockCops
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