Derbyshire drivers warned of long delays after lorry fire closes busy A50

Drivers in Derbyshire are being warned of long delays this morning after a lorry fire has closed the busy A50 road in the county.

National Highways is reporting that the A50 westbound is closed between junctions J4 A38 Burton Road (Toyota Island) and J5 A516 Derby Road (Etwall / Hilton)

This is due to a lorry fire.

The event is not expected to clear before 9:30am this morning

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