A ROAD near The Alexandra Hospital in Redditch was closed for nearly two hours due to a huge oil spillage.

The incident happened on Thursday, April 8 on Studley Road just after 10 pm. 

Firefighters from Worcester Fire Station soaked up a large quantity of diesel from an abandoned car. 

Worcestershire County Council Highways also assisted with the clean-up operation and placed a cordon on the road.

A spokesperson from Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said: "A Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crew from Worcester Fire Station was called at 22:10 to a fuel spillage in Studley Road, Redditch.

"Crews soaked up a large quantity of diesel from an abandoned car using absorbant fibres.

"Worcestershire County Council Highways also attended to assist with the clean-up operation.

"The incident was marked as pending closure at 00:06."