Thick smoke clouds have emerged over Gainsborough after a vehicle has caught fire.
Firefighters are currently at the scene of a blaze on Summergangs Lane, where a car caught fire on Wednesday morning.
The flames spread to waste at a scrap yard that was nearby to the car, causing thick clouds of black smoke.
Traffic is moving slowly on the A156 Lea Road in both directions, close to Gainsborough Lea Road Station, due to the fire.
The fire spread from a burning car to waste at a scrap yard. | Photo: Amber Shemwell
Four crews from Gainsborough, Saxilby, Lincoln North and Market Rasen are in attendance.
The cause of the fire is as yet unknown, but residents are being asked to keep doors and windows shut while the fire is being put out.
A spokesperson for Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue said: “The vehicle fire has spread to a quantity of waste and recycling adjacent, which is why there’s a lot of smoke.”
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Police are investigating an unexplained death in the Waddingham village area near Gainsborough and Hemswell Cliff.
Emergency services were called to a house in Clay Lane, Waddingham just before 6:30pm on Thursday (30 June) following reports of a female being injured in the property.
Upon arrival, a woman believed to be in her 60s, was found injured and confirmed deceased at the property.
Her death is currently being treated as unexplained and investigations are ongoing.
We are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a fail to stop in Welton, Lincoln.
It’s believed a black or grey 4×4 or SUV vehicle collided with a silver Mini Cooper that was parked along Cliff Road. The incident was reported just after 3pm today.
If you witnessed the collision or have dashcam footage available, please get in touch.
By calling 101 quoting incident 275 of 1st July.
By emailing [email protected] quoting incident 275 of 1st July in the subject line.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can report via the independent charity CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.