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Road closed as crews deal with lorry fire

National Highways A burnt out lorry with its back doors open on the A1. Items spill out from the lorry onto the road. A fire engine is in the background.National Highways
The southbound carriageway remains closed as clean-up work is carried out

A lorry fire caused a section of the A1 to be closed in Nottinghamshire.

National Highways confirmed the closure of the southbound carriageway between the A1 (M) near Blyth and the A620 near Ranby at 03:24 GMT on Tuesday.

The authority added emergency services including Nottinghamshire Police and Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service were in attendance at the scene.

At 10:00, National Highways confirmed one lane had reopened as clear-up work continued.

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