A clean-up operation has begun after a vehicle dropped litres of oil.

The spillage took place on the Sheppey Way, Bobbing, near Axminster and the Dancing Dog Saloon at about 11am.

Clean-up operation begins after vehicle drops oil on road

One eyewitness said the liquid seems to have come from a telescopic handler, which is used in agriculture and industry.

A police spokesman confirmed they are helping in the effort to get the road cleared.

He said: "We were called to a report a large amount of oil had spilled in Bobbing after a vehicle sustained an engine issue.

"Officers are in attendance and are providing assistance to the highways authority, who are clearing the spill."

Kent Highways has been contacted for comment.

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