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Traffic stopped on M1 after lorry catches fire near Chesterfield

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A lorry fire led to long delays on the M1 southbound on Saturday.

Emergency services were called to the motorway between junction 29 for Chesterfield and junction 28 at Mansfield at about 06:00 BST.

Drivers were thanked for their patience as the carriageway closed while the fire was put out by crews from Chesterfield and Ashfield fire stations and a water carrier from Clay Cross.

With the fire out by 06:40, a lane was reopened and traffic was released.


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