June 29, 2017 10.32 am This story is over 81 months old

Lorry carrying potatoes catches fire, closing A1 southbound

Traffic is at a standstill on the A1 southbound after a lorry carrying potatoes caught fire. The fire happened on the southbound carriageway at Claypole, in between Newark and Grantham. Firefighters are at the scene. Motorists should expect delays and follow different routes if possible.

Traffic is at a standstill on the A1 southbound after a lorry carrying potatoes caught fire.

The fire happened on the southbound carriageway at Claypole, in between Newark and Grantham.

Firefighters are at the scene.

Motorists should expect delays and follow different routes if possible.