Part of A259 closed in Bognor Regis due to lorry fire

Part of the A259 Chichester Road is closed this morning (January 11) due to a lorry fire, reports on AA traffic news suggest.
By Connor Gormley
Published 11th Jan 2024, 12:17 BST
Updated 11th Jan 2024, 15:23 BST
The Fire and Rescue Service made clear that there were no casualties during the incident. Photo: Eddie Mitchell.The Fire and Rescue Service made clear that there were no casualties during the incident. Photo: Eddie Mitchell.
The Fire and Rescue Service made clear that there were no casualties during the incident. Photo: Eddie Mitchell.

Queuing traffic has been reported both ways on the A259 outside Bognor Regis.

Videos sent to Sussex World suggest the vehicle is a Warburtons bakery lorry and West Sussex Fire and Rescue has been contacted for comment.

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A spokesperson for West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service said crews were alerted to the incident at 10.40am: "Upon arrival fire crews found the cab of a heavy goods vehicle well alight with a diesel spill on the layby.

"Initially Joint Fire Control sent fire engines from Chichester and Bognor Regis to the scene, but an off-road vehicle from Storrington was later mobilised to assist with the diesel spill.

"Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus are working hard to extinguish the fire and make the scene safe. Fortunately there are no casualties.

“The road is now closed and we would ask that all residents avoid the area."

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