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A14: Lorry blaze near Brampton causes road closure

Cambs Fire and Rescue Lorry after catching fire on A14 in BramptonCambs Fire and Rescue
The lorry was carrying a mixed load, including beer kegs, the fire service said

A lorry has been completely gutted after catching fire on a busy road in the early hours of the morning.

It happened shortly after 04:30 GMT on the eastbound carriageway of the A14 near Brampton, in Cambridgeshire.

The county's fire service said the trailer was detached from the cab at the time and there were no injuries.

The eastbound A14 is expected to remain closed between junctions 21 and 24B for much of the day.

The westbound carriageway was reopened earlier but resurfacing work will need to be carried out on the eastbound road.

Cambs Fire and Rescue Lorry fire being tackled by firefighters on A14 at BramptonCambs Fire and Rescue
No-one was injured in the blaze, the fire service said
Cambs Fire and Rescue Lorry after catching fire on A14 in BramptonCambs Fire and Rescue
Its cargo can be seen still smouldering in this photo

National Highways said a diversion was in place via the A1 southbound to the A428 at St Neots, then via the A428 to rejoin the A14 at junction 31.

The trailer and its contents, including beer kegs, were completely destroyed in the blaze, which was tackled by three crews.

Cambs Fire and Rescue Lorry after catching fire on A14 in BramptonCambs Fire and Rescue
Crews worked until first light to put out the burning trailer
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