A614 near Mansfield closed after lorry crashes and catches fire

Crews are on the scene working to dampen down the fire. Credit: Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue

A road in Nottinghamshire was closed after a lorry caught fire after a crash.

Firefighters were called to a section of the A614 near Mansfield at around 1am on Thursday, 27 July, after reports of a collision.

The road has been closed between the junction with Station Road and the junction with the B6030. A diversion was put in place.

At 10.30am a spokesperson for Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "The road is still closed and is expected to be closed for some time."We’re still on scene working with partners to dampen down the fire and make the scene safe."

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