FIREFIGHTERS have been called to a lorry fire in Malvern this morning.

The lorry, which was carrying car batteries, caught fire in Townsend Way, Malvern, and firefighters from Worcester and Malvern attended at around 9.29am.

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A Fire Control spokesperson said: "Fire crews have extinguished the fire and made sure the lorry and load are safe."

The spokesperson added the fire crews had left the scene by 10.30am.