The road is partially closed while the fire is dealt with
There are long delays along a major A- road due to a vehicle fire. Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue were called to a car fire on the A14 westbound between Bar Hill and Swavesey at around midday today (Monday, July 6).
The westbound carriageway is partially closed while the fire is dealt with. A fire spokesperson said: “Crews were called to a car fire on the A14 westbound between Bar Hill and Swavesey at 12.01pm. Firefighters from Huntingdon and Cambridge are currently in attendance.
“Wearing breathing apparatus, crews are using hose reels to extinguish the fire. The carriageway is currently closed, so crews can safely bring this incident to a conclusion.”
Traffic monitoring site Inrix reports there are long delays along the road. It said: “A14 Westbound partially blocked, long delays due to car fire after J25 B1050 Hattons Road (Bar Hill).
“Congestion to the M11 at J31 (Girton Interchange, Cambridge), and onlookers opposite back to Cambridge Services. Travel time is 35 minutes.”
Cambridgeshire Police has been contacted for more information.
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