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Truck Loaded With Rubbish On Fire In Sandown Sparks Arson Investigation

Police were called a vehicle on fire in Sandown during the early hours of this morning (Sunday).

Police were alerted to the blaze on Leed Street at 12.42am.

Officers arrived on scene and found a truck that was loaded with rubbish well alight.

The fire service were not far behind and quickly brought the fire under control before it could spread.

A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said:

"The vehicle has been recovered as it has been destroyed and was a danger to the public and other road users.

"We are treating this incident as arson and enquires are on-going."

An officer from the Isle of Wight Police Service said:

"The smell hit hard on the throat and I took refuge behind the fire engine."

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