Shropshire Star

Firefighters tackle fuel spill after tractor tips on border road

Fire crews rushed to the border after a tractor tipped over, spilling fuel and oil into the carriageway.

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Shropshire Fire & Rescue were called to the B4386 in Chirbury at around 9.45pm on Thursday to reports of a collision.

Upon arrival, the crews found a tractor that had come to rest on its side on the carriageway.

Three crews were mobilised from Bishops Castle, with assistance provided by Mid & West Wales Fire Service.

Crews made the vehicle safe and used environmental packs to contain the fuel and oil spill.

The stop message, which indicates the scene was under control, was received at 10.24pm.