Firefighters help clear up sticky situation in Dorchester after golden syrup spill

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Firefighters were called to help clean up the syrup spill on a road in Litton Cheney. Credit: Bridport Fire Station

Firefighters in Dorchester were called to help clean up a sticky situation after a large quantity of food grade golden syrup was spilled on a road.

Crews from Bridport and Dorchester Fire Stations were called to White Way in Litton Cheney just before 2pm on Thursday (February 8).

The road was closed by police officers, who attended the scene alongside the local authority.

Firefighters helped to clean up the spill, using a high pressure water hose to remove the syrup from the lane.

An empty blue container was found at the scene.

Officers are investigating the cause of the incident.

Police officers are investigating the cause of the incident. Credit: Bridport Fire Station

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