Lorry fire causes rush hour queues on A1 at Stretton
Police were called just before 6am to reports of a vehicle alight
Drivers have faced long delays in Stamford this morning after a lorry fire led to the A1 being closed northbound at the Stretton turn-off. National Highways said the road surface needs to be inspected.
Leicestershire Police were called to a section of the A1 northbound between Stamford and Stretton by Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service shortly after 5.45am. It was reported a lorry was alight. No injuries have been reported and emergency services remain at the scene.
A spokesperson for the force said "our contact management department are issuing updates on Twitter regarding the closure, so I would advise keeping an eye on that."