Large vehicle fire involving scrap metal forces closure of A30 in Hartley Wintney

Firefighters were called to a large vehicle fire on Star Hill in Hartley Wintney.

The heavy goods vehicle involved was carrying 26 tonnes of scrap metal and was fully alight when crews from Hartley Wintney, Fleet and Surrey Fire and Rescue Service arrived on the scene.

A specialist water carrier vehicle was required from Andover.

Hampshire Police closed the road as HIWFRS tackled the blaze using two sets of breathing apparatus, one hose reel jet and one main jet.

Firefighters returned to station following the stop message at 12:26.