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Fire crews tackle lorry fire near Taunton

A LORRY fire on the A358 near Taunton prompted a call to firefighters this morning (October 22).

At around 4.43am, crews from Taunton and Bridgwater were sent to Thornfalcon after reports of a fire “within the rear axle”.

“On arrival, crews confirmed the lorry smoking and got to work with one hose reel jet and a thermal imaging camera,” a Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said.

“Police also attended due to the location of the lorry on the A358. Crews put the fire out, which caused moderate damage to the wheel and wheel arch. Duty of care was left with police.”

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