Road closed in Nelson after diesel spillage
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A road in Nelson was closed this afternoon after an articulated tractor had a diesel spillage.
Firefighters were called to Regent Street just after 3-30pm and they worked in liaison with the Environment Agency and United Utilities to clear the spillage.
Equipment deployed included a polyboom to contain the diesel,mats, environment pack and sand to control the leak.
Crews were at the scene for two-and-a-half-hours.
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