Drivers filled up their cars with ‘contaminated’ fuel from major petrol chain station

The affected pump has been isolated and an investigation has launched (Picture: Getty Images)

Dozens of cars stopped in their tracks after drivers filled up with ‘contaminated’ fuel at an Essex petrol station.

A quick trip to the BP garage in Rayleigh, Essex, turned into a nightmare for motorists after their cars stopped working shortly after.

Now BP has said that the tank was affected by contaminated fuel, the Sun reports.

Drivers were left to pick up the pieces...