EllieCullen published Lorry fire causes delays on A1

Drivers are being warned of delays due to a large lorry fire on the A1.Firefighters are on scene near Elkesley, and say they could be there for some time.The carriageway is blocked southbound and closed northbound between the B6387 and A57. Police are also on scene and are setting up diversions.Motorists are advised to exit the A1 at the Markham Moor Interchange and take the A638 north on the Great North Road towards Hexham.They then need to continue through the villages of Barnby Moor, Ranskill