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Part Of A259 Between Chichester And Bognor Closes As Lorry Catches Fire

Photo (C) Eddie Mitchell

The A259 at Colworth Lane was closed this lunchtime (Thursday, January 11) after a lorry caught fire, spilling approximately 40 litres of diesel on to the lay-by.

Crews from Chichester, Bognor Regis and an environmental protection unit from Storrington attended the fire that started just after 10.30am.

A spokesperson for West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said:

"Upon arrival fire crews found the cab of a heavy goods vehicle well alight with a diesel spill on the layby."

They have since confirmed that nobody was injured during the incident.

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