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Lorry fire closes A41 in Tong

By Shropshire Live26 June 2015
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Motorists using the A41 in Tong faced delays this morning after a lorry fire closed the road.

Lorry fire closes A41 in Tong

The incident happened just before 5.30am this morning.

Three fire appliances were mobilised from Albrighton, Telford Central and Wellington. An Operations officer was also in attendance.

Crews used Breathing Apparatus, a hosereel jet and small gear to put out the fire which firefighters said had destroyed 100% of the cab.

HGV Fire #A41 #tong Caution crews working in road. restrictions in place approach with care pic.twitter.com/XijBXI4TTT https://twitter.com/SFRSWellington/status/614310363312558080

Caution! HGV fire a41Tong. Approach with care. pic.twitter.com/lMBzwWfxuB https://twitter.com/SFRSWellington/status/614300798181343232

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