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Oil tanker blaze closes roads near Lurgan Hospital as fire crews battle major fire

Emergency services are dealing with a significant fire involving an oil tanker in Lurgan on Friday afternoon, with motorists urged to avoid the area.

Police have asked road users and members of the public to stay clear of Mourneview Avenue and the Tandragee Road close to Lurgan Hospital due to the incident.

Diversions are in place while firefighters tackle the blaze.

The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service said it was alerted at 11.43am to reports of an oil tank on fire at Mourneview Avenue.

One fire appliance from Lurgan Fire Station, one from Banbridge and one from Portadown are currently in attendance. The incident is ongoing.

Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes until further notice.

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