An entire carriageway of a major road will be closed overnight for resurfacing after a lorry caught fire. Pictures show the vehicle has been completely destroyed.
National Highways says the incident happened on a stretch of the A1 between Stamford in Lincolnshire and Stretton in Rutland. The northbound carriageway was closed just before 6am on June 7 as a result.
The lorry was stacked with sugar and the incident caused significant delays throughout the day. It is anticipated the road will remain shut until 6am on Wednesday, June 8.
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National Highways says: "Please be aware, A1 northbound will remain closed overnight between A6121 (Tinwell) and B668 (Stretton) for planned works and also resurfacing, following this morning's lorry fire. Carriageway expected to remain closed until 6am."
