Rutland: Lorry fire prompts closure of major route
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The fire broke out shortly before 05:45 BST
A carriageway clean-up is under way following a lorry fire in Rutland.
Emergency services were called to the A1 between Tickencote and Stretton shortly before 05:45 BST on Tuesday, Leicestershire Police said.
There were no injuries but the fire led to the closure of the northbound carriageway.
National Highways said once the lengthy clean-up operation was complete, the road surface would need to be checked by inspectors.
National Highways said the road surface would require an inspection once the clean-up was complete
A police spokeswoman said: "We received reports that a lorry was alight and there have been no reports of any injuries.
"Emergency services remain at the scene and the northbound carriageway remains closed."
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