Dramatic video of lorry fire on A1 in Northumberland

The blaze was captured by Gazette photographer Jane Coltman. When she arrived on the scene at around 9.15 this morning (Thursday), the lorry was well alight, with flames and black smoke pouring out. It had parked in a layby on the southbound lane.

Traffic was still moving but it was reduced to a single lane when the police arrived. Diversions were temporarily put in place. A fire crew arrived and extinguished the blaze within minutes.