BASILDON firefighters were called to help deal with an HGV which was leaking diesel this morning. 

Crews reported the HGV's fuel tank was leaking around 500 litres of diesel into the roadway.

The incident happened Mandeville Way, Langdon Hills just before 7am this morning.

On arrival, firefighters quickly set about capturing and containing the fuel as it was leaking out of the tank.

Crews made the scene safe and left at 8.15am.