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Lorry fire shuts A9 near Slochd summit | Lorry fire shuts A9 near Slochd summit |
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A section of the A9 in the Highlands remains closed 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 Tesco delivery lorry caught fire. | |
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. | 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. | HGVs are still being diverted. |