Workers evacuated as firefighters tackle blaze at Magna Park near Lutterworth

Fire crews from Lutterworth, Rugby, Hinckley and Leicester Southern fire stations were scrambled to the scene
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Firefighters raced to fight a blaze at Magna Park near Lutterworth yesterday (Thursday).

Crews were called just after 12.30pm to tackle the fire involving a compactor machine at the massive logistics park near the M1.

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Workers at the industrial unit were evacuated as firefighters wearing breathing apparatus kits used a winch to pull the blazing compactor on to open ground.

Fire crews from Lutterworth, Rugby, Hinckley and Leicester Southern fire stations were scrambled to the scene.

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