Emergency resurfacing repairs on the A38 following large tanker fire
The tanker was carrying 8,000 litres of milk
Last updated 26th Jun 2024
Part of the A38 in Devon is closed for emergency resurfacing repairs following a lorry fire.
A tanker carrying 8,000 litres of milk went up in flames at around 8.47pm yesterday evening (Tuesday 25 June), with crews called to tackle the blaze.
The fire is now out and the vehicle has been recovered, but National Highways say a "lengthy clear-up progress will be ongoing for some time yet":
"A mixture of fluids from the tanker, including milk, have been spilt across the road, which is expected to remain closed throughout the morning peak whilst it is swept and assessed for damage."
The road is currently closed eastbound between the B3213 at Ivybridge and the A3121 at Wrangaton.
An emergency diversion route is available via the adjacent B3213 through Ivybridge.
Drivers are being urged to allow extra time for journeys.
Five fire engines, a water carrier and an environmental protection unit dealt with the fire yesterday. Police were also in attendance.
The fire was put out at around 10.18pm and Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said there was "no rupture of the cargo tank containing the milk".