A1M remains closed for major clean-up operation after lorry blaze near Doncaster

The northbound A1M remains closed following a huge lorry blaze overnight.

By Claire Lewis

Published 15th Sep 2020, 11:29 BST

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The stretch between Junction 38 and 39 near Doncaster is affected, with a diversion in place.

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Highways England said the fire-damaged lorry, which was transporting vegetables, is in the process of being unloaded before recovery can take place.

A lorry carrying vegetables caught fire on the A1M near Doncaster overnight

A lorry carrying vegetables caught fire on the A1M near Doncaster overnight

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There are long delays on the approach to the closure, with additional delays on the diversion route.

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Traffic is diverted via the A638 northbound.

At North Elmsall roundabout, take the A6201 eastbound back to the A1 via Wrangbrook.

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