Lorry spills 100 litres of diesel outside Littlehampton shop
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The large spillage was caused by a rupture to the tank of the lorry outside a loading bay to the rear of a shop in Hawthorn Road.
The incident happened just after 6am on Saturday and nearby drains were protected by firefighters on the scene, who covered them with environmental matting.
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Fire officers handed the incident back to the lorry driver to await recovery.
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