Lorry carrying straw catches fire on A303 near Chicklade, Wiltshire, causing road closures and significant delays.

A lorry transporting straw caught fire on the A303 near Chicklade, Wiltshire, leading to road closures in both directions. The Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service responded at 7:41 AM with multiple crews. Motorists are facing significant delays, and authorities advise using alternative routes, with diversions marked for westbound and eastbound traffic. The situation is ongoing, with updates expected as crews work to extinguish the blaze.

September 30, 2024
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