SOUTH SOMERSET NEWS: Lorry fire on the A303

SOUTH SOMERSET NEWS: Lorry fire on the A303

FIRE crews from Yeovil, Martock and Crewkerne dealt with a lorry fire on the A303 yesterday (Thursday, May 28, 2015) evening.

The incident closed the westbound carriageway between Cartgate Roundabout and South Petherton - causing unavoidable disruption for motorists using the route.

Firefighters dealt with the incident as quickly as they could and were assisted by the police and Highways Agency.

SOUTH SOMERSET NEWS: Lorry fire on the A303

PHOTOS – TOP AND ABOVE: These photos of the burnout lorry were posted on social media by Yeovil Fire Station.

SOUTH SOMERSET NEWS: Lorry fire on the A303

PHOTO – ABOVE: This photo was sent to the Yeovil Press by Claire Seib before the emergency services had arrived at the scene in which you can see the lorry on fire.

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