Worthing bin lorry fire 'was of accidental ignition'

West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service said it responded to a fire on St Matthew's Road, Worthing at 12.33pm.

"Joint Fire Control sent one fire engine from Worthing to the scene,” a fire service spokesperson said.

"Upon arrival crews extinguished a fire involving a small amount of waste from a refuse lorry.

"Fortunately there were no casualties.

"The fire was of accidental ignition."

The road is open to traffic this afternoon.