A CRASH which left a car on its side caused the closure of a city road after a suspected fuel leak.

The incident happened in Cranham Drive, Warndon, Worcester last night (Thursday) which had to be closed temporarily while the emergency services responded.

The crash left a car on its side.

The other vehicle involved was a parked van and the road has since reopened.

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A spokesperson for Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said: “We were called out to a road traffic collision and potential fuel spill in Worcester last night (Thursday) at 10.44pm.

“One crew from Worcester Fire Station attended in Cranham Drive, Warndon, after a two-vehicle incident which led to the road being closed.

“The crew made one car, which was on its side on the pavement, safe using small tools.

“The second vehicle involved, a van which had been parked and was still on all four wheels, was left where it was.

“The leaking liquid turned out to be windscreen washer.

“Vehicle recovery was left with the police and the incident status was changed to pending closure for HWFRS at 11.15pm.”