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Lorry on fire on Broom Lane, Langton Green

09:30, 14 March 2017

updated: 09:33, 14 March 2017

Firefighters were called to battle a blaze on a lorry.

The HGV, thought to be carrying rolls of loft insulation, was destroyed by the fire, which sparked on Broom Lane, Langton Green.

It was under a bridge used by a local heritage rail group, Spa Valley Railway.

The lorry was completely destroyed. Picture: Spa Valley Railway
The lorry was completely destroyed. Picture: Spa Valley Railway

Chris MacRae, chairman of the Spa Valley Railway, confirmed an inspector will be visiting the bridge to check for structural issues as a result of the fire, before the weekend's services on the line.

One fire engine attended, and crews wore breathing apparatus while battling the fire.

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