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Firefighters called to reports of car fire near Shropshire primary school

Firefighters were called to a primary school this afternoon to reports of a car fire.

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The incident happened near Crudgington Primary School in Crudgington, halfway between Shrewsbury and Newport.

When crews arrived they found the smoke had been caused due to the vehicle overheating.

A Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) spokesman said: "At 3.53pm on Thursday, August 29, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as 'car fire' near Crudgington Primary School, Crudgington. Report of smoke from a car, that was found to be due to overheating."

One fire engine was sent to the scene from Wellington.

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