A LORRY on fire close to properties outside Oswestry was tackled by Shropshire firefighters on Tuesday. 

Two crews from Oswestry and Ellesmere were sent to the scene in Weston Close shortly before 3pm after reports of a hydraulic lorry on fire. 

Firefighters remain on scene with the lorry fire; however, a stop message has been sent to Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service control confirming no further assistance is required. 

More to follow. 

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