Busy Telford town center road closed as firefighters tackle blaze in van's engine compartment

The incident was reported in Hollinsgate, Telford town center, at around 12.30pm.

A fire crew was dispatched to the nearby scene Telford Central fire station.

The van's engine compartment appears to have been severely damaged by fire. — The van’s engine compartment appears to have been severely damaged by fire.

A report from Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service said the van was 75% involved in the fire and firefighters wore breathing gear while using a hose to fight the blaze.

The Hollinsgate town center road was closed following the incident, which was also attended by police.

Firefighters dealt with the incident. — Firefighters dealt with the incident

Incident commander Joe Thompson said: “The driver exited the EP and then arrived at Hollinsgate and then noticed smoke coming from the air vents of his van.

“He stopped on the side of the road, on the paved area. He got out to investigate and as he opened the hood he noticed the fire and obviously it grew.

“When we got here, about 50 percent of the van was involved in a fire and we just need to manage it safely and get it under control.”

He also thanked West Mercia Police for acting quickly and closing the road so firefighters could get to work and prevent the fire from getting out of control.