Dramatic pictures show van fire in Herefordshire

The van fire in Ledbury's A449 Worcester Road this morning (January 9). Picture: Ledbury Fire Station/Craig Fletcher

Crews from Ledbury and Malvern fire stations were called to the fire on the A449 Worcester Road in Ledbury at 5.30am this morning.

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The van fire in Ledbury's A449 Worcester Road this morning (January 9). Picture: Ledbury Fire Station/Craig Fletcher

"Once in attendance we dealt with a grocery delivery vehicle fully involved in fire. We used Breathing apparatus and two hose reels to deal with the initial fire," a spokesperson for Ledbury fire station said.

The van fire in Ledbury's A449 Worcester Road this morning (January 9). Picture: Ledbury Fire Station/Craig Fletcher

"We requested Malvern Fire Station to attend so that we had extra water. They also helped contain the water run off from the fire which was contaminated with fuel, vehicle fluids and the milk on board.

The van fire in Ledbury's A449 Worcester Road this morning (January 9). Picture: Ledbury Fire Station/Craig Fletcher

"We covered drains and built an earth dam to contain as much as possible.

The van fire in Ledbury's A449 Worcester Road this morning (January 9). Picture: Ledbury Fire Station/Craig Fletcher

"West Mercia Police attended and helped with traffic management and organising of the vehicle recovery."

The road has remained closed today, with damage caused to the carriageway by the blaze.

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