Police and fire update after Staffordshire car fire closed busy A-road
Staffordshire car fire deemed 'accidental' after engine malfunction
The car fire that closed the A50 Westbound near junction of Grindley Lane in Blythe Bridge is believed to be “accidental”.
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene and used a hose reel jet to put out the fire, which was deemed an accidental ignition as a result of an engine malfunction.
The fire crew had attended this morning after reports of a vehicle fire and left the scene by 7.50am.
A spokesperson from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “We were called at 7.08am today (Thursday 24 September) to the A50 westbound near the junction of Grindley Lane in Blythe Bridge following reports of a vehicle fire.
“A broken down vehicle was found involved in fire. Two crews attended and used a hose reel jet to put the fire out.
“The fire was later deemed an accidental ignition as a result of an engine malfunction. We left the scene at 7.50am.”
A spokesperson from Staffordshire Police said: “We were called at 6.50am to the A50 westbound close to the Meir tunnel following reports of a vehicle fire.
“Officers attended along with colleagues from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service.
“A car had broken down and was alight. We informed National Highways who closed the road while firefighters attended the scene.
“The road reopened once fire crews had put out the fire, which was later deemed to have started accidentally. We left the scene a short time later.”
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