Syrup spill creates sticky problem on road in Dorset
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The food grade golden syrup was spilt on White Way, Litton Cheney
A clean-up operation has taken place after a large quantity of syrup was spilt on a rural road in Dorset.
Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews dealt with the spill of "food-grade golden syrup" shortly before 13:00 GMT on Thursday on White Way at Litton Cheney near Bridport.
Fire fighters helped contain and clean up the spill.
Police said the road was closed was closed for several hours while the clean up took place.
Golden syrup is made by refining sugar cane or sugar beet, creating a translucent amber-gold coloured liquid which has a consistency similar to honey.
It was invented in the 1880s, external, having been formulated by chemists Charles and John Joseph Eastwick at the Abram Lyle refinery in London.
Firefighters helped clean the road
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