Tractor fire closes part of A5 in Shrewsbury - with video

By Nick HumphreysShrewsburyPublished: Mar 23, 2020

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

Firefighters tackle the tractor blaze on the A5. Picture: Chris White, Shropshire Fire and Rescue

The scene in Shrewsbury. Pic: LPPT North - West Mercia Police

The burned out tractor. Photo: @OPUShropshire

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.

**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."

Tractor fire closes part of A5 in Shrewsbury - with video

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