Shropshire Star

Electric vehicle completely destroyed in fire near Bridgnorth

Firefighters were called to a fire near Bridgnorth involving an electric vehicle.

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Firefighters were called to a fire near Bridgnorth on Saturday evening involving an electric vehicle. Photo: Kirsty O'Connor/PA Wire.

The Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to Newton near Bridgnorth at around 9.50pm on Saturday.

Two crews were sent to the scene from Bridgnorth and Telford Central. A hazmat officer was also in attendance.

Upon arrival, crews found one electric vehicle was "100 per cent involved in fire" and the team tackled the blaze with a hosereel jet.

The stop message, which indicates the scene was under control, was received at 10.30pm.