A lorry was destroyed by fire on the A1 near Peterborough this morning (Tuesday, July 14).
Emergency services were called to the A1’s southbound carriageway between Stamford and Peterborough at 6.20am to reports of a fire involving an HGV.
Crews from Dogsthorpe, Stanground, Yaxley Stamford, Ramsey and the Peterborough Volunteer Fire Brigade worked to contain the flames.
Firefighters worked for around two hours wearing breathing apparatus, unloading the vehicle’s cargo of glass bottles to gain access to and fully extinguish the fire.
As of 10.45am, the A1’s southbound carriageway remains closed, with delays of around 60 minutes.
Specialist cleaning crews are now in attendance to begin clearance works.
The road surface will then be assessed for damage, according to National Highways.
Scroll down to see more photos of the emergency response to the fire:
1. Lorry carrying glass bottles destroyed by fire on A1 near Peterborough
Lorry carrying glass bottles destroyed by fire on A1 near Peterborough Photo: Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service
2. Lorry carrying glass bottles destroyed by fire on A1 near Peterborough
Lorry carrying glass bottles destroyed by fire on A1 near Peterborough Photo: Peterborough Volunteer Fire Station
3. Lorry carrying glass bottles destroyed by fire on A1 near Peterborough
Lorry carrying glass bottles destroyed by fire on A1 near Peterborough Photo: Peterborough Volunteer Fire Station
4. Lorry carrying glass bottles destroyed by fire on A1 near Peterborough
Lorry carrying glass bottles destroyed by fire on A1 near Peterborough Photo: Peterborough Volunteer Fire Station