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Lorry fire shuts A9 near Slochd summit Lorry fire shuts A9 near Slochd summit
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Part of the A9 in the Highlands has been closed in both directions following a lorry fire overnight. A section of the A9 in the Highlands remains closed following a lorry fire overnight.
The A9 was shut at Metal Bridge, about half a mile south of the Slochd summit.The A9 was shut at Metal Bridge, about half a mile south of the Slochd summit.
The old A9, which runs underneath the bridge, was also closed after the articulated vehicle caught fire.The old A9, which runs underneath the bridge, was also closed after the articulated vehicle caught fire.
Lengthy diversions were place via Grantown-on-Spey. Northern Constabulary said the roads were not expected to reopen until 10:00 at the earliest. Diversions have been in place via Grantown-on-Spey. Northern Constabulary said they were now allowing vehicles to travel north provided they were under three tonnes.
HGVs are still being diverted.