Tractor fire closes part of A5 in Shrewsbury - with video

By Nick Humphreys | Shrewsbury | News | Published: Mar 23, 2020

Part of the A5 in Shrewsbury was closed this morning after a tractor fire.

The tractor, which was towing a trailer, was blocking one lane close to Dobbies Island. A small section of the road is closed between the Hanwood roundabout towards Meole Brace. Police and a recovery vehicle were in attendance.

Tractor fire closes A5

**UPDATE** A5 from Hanwood is now open but restricted to one lane whilst we await recovery. Please adjust your speed accordingly. Thank you for your patience to those of you who weren't rude to us pic.twitter.com/zjz5quyEVv
— LPPT North - West Mercia Police (@LpptNWestMercia) March 23, 2020

LPPT North tweeted: "Assisting @ShrewsburyCops and @OPUShropshire A5 from Hanwood roundabout towards Meole Brace is currently closed due to a lorry fire. Please use an alternative route for the time being. #police #shrewsbury."

Assisting @ShrewsburyCops and @OPUShropshire A5 from Hanwood roundabout towards Meole Brace is currently closed due to a lorry fire. Please use an alternative route for the time being. #police #shrewsbury pic.twitter.com/aTwLAQ0ZV6
— LPPT North - West Mercia Police (@LpptNWestMercia) March 23, 2020

A5 east bound Edgebold to Dobbies, lane 1 closed due to tractor fire, please be patient with traffic build up for recovery & road inspection after. 3438 pic.twitter.com/edAvX5AOuO
— OPU Shropshire (@OPUShropshire) March 23, 2020