Army Tank on Fire? Just an Overheated Engine on the M27!
Fire crews from Fareham raced to the M27 this Saturday evening after steam billowed from a British Army tank. The drama unfolded near Junction 10 westbound just after 6.15pm, sparking fears the tank was ablaze.
Tense Moments on the Motorway
Two fire crews quickly scrambled to the scene as the tank limped onto the hard shoulder. Spectators might have expected flames — but thankfully, it was just steam.
Overheated Tank Turns Out to Be a False Alarm
Checks revealed the tank’s engine had overheated, not caught fire. Soldiers onboard were left a tad embarrassed by the mix-up. Let’s just say they probably aren’t from the Royal Engineers!
