Large lorry fire closes both lanes of A1 in Cambridgeshire

One lane remains closed on the A1

Smoke engulfed a major A-road while firefighters dealt with a lorry blaze. Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue were called to a lorry fire on the A1 southbound between Carpenters Lodge and Wittering at around 7am today (Tuesday, July 14).

Both lanes of the A1 had to close while the fire was dealt with. A fire spokesperson said: “On Tuesday at around 7am, crews were called to a lorry fire on the A1 southbound between Carpenters Lodge and Wittering.

“Crews from Dogsthorpe, Stanground, Yaxley, the Peterborough Volunteer Fire Brigade and Stamford (Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service) are in attendance, with the water carrier from Ramsey. Both lanes of the A1 were closed to begin with as smoke was affecting the northbound carriageway.”

The fire was extinguished at around 9.30am, but the northbound lane remains closed. The fire spokesperson added: “One lane northbound has now been opened but traffic is still heavy and we’d ask motorists to avoid the area if possible for now and find an alternative route.”

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