Sticky situation for firefighters near Bridport - clearing up golden syrup
Crews were needed to help with a spillage at Litton Cheney
Last updated 9th Feb 2024
Firefighters have faced a sticky situation near Bridport, after a large quantity of golden syrup was spilled onto a road.
The light treacle covered White Way in Litton Cheney just before 2.00pm yesterday afternoon (Thursday 8th February).
Crews from Bridport and Dorchester helped to contain the spill.
They, along with police and Dorset Council staff then worked to clear as much of it from the road as possible.
The wet weather may have helped to wash the syrup away a little quicker.
It's not known how the syrup ended up there.
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