SEVEN tonnes of loo rolls have gone up in smoke in a fire on the A49 in Herefordshire today.
Firefighters from Leominster were called to the blaze, which involved a lorry, on the A49 north of Leominster this morning (December 2).
The two crews from Leominster were joined at the scene by firefighters from Kingsland.
ALSO READ:
- Guilty: stalker who followed man to Herefordshire police station
- Hereford offender avoids prison after promise to court
- Herefordshire drug-dealer jailed after high-speed chase
A fire service spokesperson said the fire, which they were called to at 8.30am, involved a lorry carrying seven tonnes of toilet paper.
Crews tackled the blaze with the freezing conditions proving challenging, the spokesperson said, while the Environment Agency and Highway Agency were also in attendance to assist with the fuel, oil and water runoff.
The A49 lay-by coming out of Leominster (past the Kimbolton turn) will be closed for 48 hours to allow for vehicle recovery and clean-up after this incident.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel