A14 eastbound closed due to lorry fire

A bright yellow road sign which says "Diversion" in black with a black arrow underneath. It is resting on an verge, with a road on the right. In the far distance beyond the sign is a lorry.Image source, Getty Images
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Diversions were put in place via Woolpit, Scole and the Beacon Hill interchange

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The A14 has been closed eastbound after a lorry caught fire.

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service is attending the blaze between junction 43 for Bury St Edmunds and junction 45 at Blackthorpe.

National Highways said the road had initially been closed in both directions.

A spokesperson said diversions were put in place and warned of delays.

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