Firefighters were called to a road near Shawbury after a fire involving a large goods vehicle.

The Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service received a call at 9.49am reporting the incident on Wytheford Road .

Two fire crews were sent from Hodnet and Shrewsbury fire stations to the scene.

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According to the fire service, smoke was seen coming from the brakes of the large goods vehicle.

Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used a hose reel jet to cool the vehicle and a thermal imaging camera to check for any remaining hotspots.

The stop message, confirming that no further assistance was required, was received by fire control at 10.21pm.

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