Fire crews tackling tanker blaze along busy Derbyshire A-road – with drivers urged to avoid the area
Fire crews are currently at the scene of an incident along a busy Derbyshire A-road after a HGV tanker burst into flames – with drivers being warned to avoid the area.
Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service have deployed several crews to the scene of a HGV tanker fire along the A515 near Ashbourne – with the incident taking place at the route’s junction with Cockshead Lane.
A fire service spokesperson said: “Crews were called to attend the fire at 9.50am on Wednesday, January 7.
“Please avoid the area while emergency services deal with the fire. Derbyshire Constabulary are also in attendance and are managing road closures.”