Achi news desk-
The National Highways reported that a car fire affected the northbound highway this morning between junctions 51 and 52. (May 25)
The agency said that the incident is expected to clear up between 9:15 and 9:30 this morning.
God #A1M Northbound between J51 #LeemingBar and J52 #Catrick now open
The fire was extinguished however, lanes 1 and 2 (of 3) remained closed at the time @NorthYorksFire monitor safety.
No significant delays in access are reported. pic.twitter.com/HavJr3CvDO
— National Highways: Yorkshire (@HighwaysYORKS) May 25, 2024
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews from Bedale, Northallerton and Richmond responded to a lorry carrying non-hazardous materials which caught fire at around 5.30am.
The service reported that there were no injuries and the incident continues.
A spokesman said crews extinguished the fire using two hose reel jets, four breathing apparatus and a thermal imaging camera.
We will provide more information as we receive it.
