Road traffic collision
Firefighters were called to a road traffic collision on the A120, Ardleigh east bound this afternoon.
On arrival, three crews reported that a lorry had jack knifed and there was damage to the fuel tank which contained around 450 litres of diesel.
Crews worked to contain the fuel and prevent it from spilling onto the road.
Firefighters made the scene safe and remained on scene while the lorry was recovered by 5:40pm.
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