Lorry catches fire in Bristol

A lane is still closed in each direction on Brunel Way, Bristol, after a lorry fire there on Wednesday. It caused major damage to the road surface. The partial closure of one of the city's main arterial routes has been causing severe congestion.

A lorry that caught fire on Brunel Way in Bristol is believed to have been carrying candles.

Police are advising motorists to avoid roads surrounding the Cumberland Basin. Fire crew are still on the scene and the road is expected to remain closed for several hours.

Firefighters have now extinguished the fire involving a heavy goods vehicle on Brunel Way in Bristol.

Six firefighters using four hose reels helped put out the fire, using 200 litres of foam. Crews remain on the scene.

The cause of the fire is thought to be accidental.

One of the main roads into Bristol City Centre was closed this afternoon after a lorry caught fire.

It happened on Brunel Way in the Cumberland basin. Eyewitnesses described hearing 'massive, loud bangs'. Three fire engines attended the fire, which caused long delays.

A lorry has caught fire on Brunel Way in Bristol. Eyewitnesses have described hearing 'massive, loud bangs'. The road is likely to remain closed during the rush hour, causing major delays.