Drivers stuck in traffic for 'three hours' as huge lorry fire leaves '5,000 smashed bottles' on busy road

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Drivers stuck in traffic for 'three hours' as huge lorry fire leaves '5,000 smashed bottles' on busy road.

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Drivers are facing long delays on the A1 this morning after a huge lorry fire saw thousands of bottles smash across the carriageway.The A1 in Cambridgeshire remains closed southbound between the A43 (Stamford) and the A47 (Wansford) due to a fire involving a heavy goods vehicle.Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue attended the scene and extinguished the fire, although the closures remain in place.The lorry was carrying glass bottles, estimated to be around 5,000, which have been shed across the carriageway, causing further issues for motorists.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say National Highways has confirmed that specialist cleaning crews are now in attendance to begin the required clearance works.The fire has been extinguished, although the road surface will need to be assessed for damage following the blaze.Motorists are currently facing delays of at least 60 minutes on the approach to the incident, with National Highways urging drivers to allow extra travel time.Frustrated drivers asked...

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