Updated
A14 westbound closed after car catches fire
The A14 westbound is closed after a car caught fire - Credit: Ollie Vincent
The westbound carriageway of the A14 in west Suffolk was closed after a car caught fire.
Emergency services were called at 10.30am today to reports of a car on fire on the westbound carriageway at junction 37, outside Newmarket.
According to Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service and Cambridgeshire police, the road has been closed while the incident is dealt with.
There are no reported injuries to anyone involved.
The AA traffic map was showing queues are forming in the area.
National Highways said on Twitter the incident caused tailbacks of about eight miles on the westbound carriageway.
A later tweet revealed that the road will need to be resurfaced in lane one after damaged caused by the vehicle fire.
Most Read
- 1 85 school children under 4 suspended in Suffolk
- 2 Two arrests as man suffers serious injuries in pub brawl in seaside village
- 3 Firefighters tackling fire near popular Suffolk hotel and spa
- 4 Sir Cliff Richard sends best wishes to Summer Holiday cast
- 5 'Ipswich will be my club for the rest of my days' - Chambers on Town return
- 6 Thousands head to Helmingham car show
- 7 Popular family-run butchers announces closure
- 8 'Incredible' firefighters spend nearly 12 hours tackling forest blaze
- 9 'Really concerning' – Shock after machete attack at Ipswich sports centre
- 10 North Stander: The early signs are very positive for Town
Drivers were advised to allow an extra 30 minutes for their journey.
