Ford Airfield Industrial Estate: No casualties after emergency incident

No casualties were reported after an incident at Ford Airfield Industrial Estate.
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Firefighters were mobilised to a 'possible hazardous material leak' at the industrial estate shortly before 3pm on Monday (August 30).

Crews from East Preston, Bognor Regis and Chichester were sent to the incident.

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"On arrival, a cordon was put in place and an inspection was carried out using a thermal imaging camera," a spokesperson for West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said.

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"Crews then liaised with the Bureau Veritas who gave specialist advice which was implemented and stopped the leak.

"There were no casualties and all appliances left the scene at 5.12pm."