A lorry on fire is currently blocking the A1 between Newry and Dundalk this morning (Wednesday).
Motorists are asked to avoid the area altogether as emergency services deal with the situation.
The fire has resulted in heavy smoke throughout the area.
There are no reports of any serious injuries.
Motorists are asked to avoid the A1 between Newry and Dundalk. The carriageway is currently blocked by a lorry on fire, which has resulted in heavy smoke throughout the area.
— Police Service NI (@PoliceServiceNI) June 9, 2021
Earlier this morning, a caravan being towed along the M1 towards Belfast went up in flames.
M1 citybound @goapplegreen Service @NIFRSOFFICIAL have incident under control – fire out – – one traffic lane passing incident – delays currently back to J7 Sprucefield (07:40) #Lisburn #Belfast https://t.co/zogWTfAmH9 pic.twitter.com/FJJfpqJOYI
— Trafficwatch NI (@TrafficwatchNI) June 9, 2021
— Janty (@Janty72) June 9, 2021
