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Portsmouth-Fishbourne ferry delays after fuel tanker fire near terminal

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Wightlink has apologised and said all other services were running normally

Passengers faced lengthy delays after a fire involving a fuel tanker blocked a road near a ferry terminal.

The brakes and tyres of the tanker, which was carrying about 40,000 litres of kerosene, caught fire on Gunwharf Road, Portsmouth, at about 04:00 GMT.

Wightlink travellers between Portsmouth and Fishbourne, Isle of Wight, faced two-hour delays. Ferries have since returned to timetable.

The fire service said the fire was put out quickly and the tanker cooled.

The tanker reached a safe temperature shortly after 08:00 and was awaiting recovery from Gunwharf Road, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service said.

Wightlink said: "We would like to apologise for any changes to your travel plans."

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