Fire service prepared after tunnel smoke test

The fire service said the test allowed it to see "in person what a fire in the tunnel would look like"

Jersey fire service says it is "well prepared" if a fire occurs in the Fort Regent Tunnel in St Helier.

The government closed the tunnel on Tuesday evening for a smoke test so emergency services could find out how long it took for the tunnel to fill with smoke and how long it took to evacuate islanders.

Jersey Fire & Rescue Service said the test allowed it to see "in person what a fire in the tunnel would look like".

Islanders were warned not to worry if they saw smoke rising from the tunnel overnight.

Islanders were warned not to worry if they saw smoke rising from the tunnel overnight

The fire service said: "The exercise reinforced our risk information and helps ensure that we are well prepared, should an incident occur."

It advised motorists to do the following if a fire occurred:

• Leave your keys and belongings in the vehicle

• Exit the tunnel without passing the incident

• Wait at the muster point for further instruction