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Lorry fire blocks major road in North Yorkshire

A lorry fire has been causing problems on the A1M this morning (Friday).

The incident was first reported at 4.42am. The fire is now out, but a lane remains closed on the A1M northbound between junction 50 the A61 to Ripon and junction 51 the A684 Leeming Bar.

Sgt Paul Cording said on Twitter: “Please take care in the area and allow extra time on your commute this morning.”

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The AA says traffic is coping well.

Police at the scene. Photograph: Sgt Paul Cording on Twitter

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