There have been problems on the A1M in North Yorkshire this morning (Saturday).
Emergency services were called to a lorry fire at junction 51, Leeming Bar, at 5.27am.
The northbound carriageway was fully closed until 7.05am.
Incident location
At 7.05am, National Highways Yorkshire said on X: “2 lanes (of 3) remain closed on the #A1M northbound between J51 #LeemingBar and J52 #Catterick in #NorthYorkshire.
“Recovery agents have now arrived at scene and are making plans won how best to recover the vehicle.
“No significant delays are reported on approach.”
A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Crews from Bedale, Northallerton and Richmond responded to a lorry on fire carrying non hazardous materials.
“Crews extinguished the fire using two hose reel jets, four breathing apparatus and a thermal imaging camera.
“The incident is still ongoing awaiting the cause. No persons were injured.”
