Leakage from the tanker caused damage to the carriageway on Leyland Road in Penwortham and 'will take some time to repair'
The incident, on Leyland Road in Penwortham, was reported to police at 2.07pm yesterday . The flames were extinguished by crews from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Services.
Leyland Road was closed in both directions between the Riverside Road Junction to the roundabout that links to Bee Lane and Cawsey while emergency services extinguished the blaze. Leakage from the tanker caused damage to the carriageway and police say that this may take 'some time' to repair.
"The road is closed due to a police incident and we anticipate this will be closed for some time. We’ll provide an update once cleared and thank you in advance for your patience." In an update this morning, a force spokesperson told LancsLive: "It was a tanker fire, call was at 2.07pm yesterday. Extinguished by the Fire Service but leakage from the tanker caused damage to the carriageway which will take some time to repair."
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said: "At 14:01 on 27 April 2023, two fire engines from Preston and Penwortham attended a fire involving a heavy goods vehicle on Leyland Road, Penwortham. Crews used one hose reel, one hose reel jet, and two breathing apparatus to extinguish the fire.
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