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Firefighters tackle tractor fire in Ludlow

By Shropshire Live6 March 2017
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A number of animals were transferred to safety after a tractor towing a trailer caught fire in Ludlow this morning.

Firefighters tackle tractor fire in Ludlow

The incident happened on Overton Road, near Ludlow cattle market at around 7.50am.

Four fire appliances were mobilised from Craven Arms, Ludlow and Wellington along with an operations officer.

The tractor was severely damaged in the fire, which was extinguished by firefighters using hose reel jets.

The road was closed for a time during the incident.

Tractor Fire - Road temporarily closed B4367 Overton Rd Ludlow - Near Ludlow cattle market - Animals transferred safely. pic.twitter.com/M8JUa7FWYb https://twitter.com/SFRS_Ludlow/status/838664320254939136

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