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Long tailbacks on M1 motorway after lorry fire Long tailbacks on M1 motorway after lorry fire
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There were long tailbacks on the M1 motorway on Thursday morning following a lorry fire hours earlier.There were long tailbacks on the M1 motorway on Thursday morning following a lorry fire hours earlier.
Vehicles were backed up for about four miles between the junctions of Lurgan and Moira during rush hour.Vehicles were backed up for about four miles between the junctions of Lurgan and Moira during rush hour.
The Belfast-bound carriageway has now been completely closed at Lough Road, Lurgan. Police said motorists will need to leave the motorway at Lurgan and rejoin at Moira. The Belfast-bound carriageway was completely closed at Lough Road, Lurgan, as the lorry was removed. Police said the road had now been reopened.
The lorry is now being removed, but the police said it could take a while. A police spokesperson thanked motorists for their patience.
The country-bound lane is open. The lorry, which went on fire on Wednesday at 18:00 GMT, was still smouldering at about 09:00 GMT on Thursday. The road reopened fully on Thursday afternoon.
A police spokesperson said: "Recovery is on site. However, it will take some time to remove the vehicle safely due to its instability.
"We would like to thank motorists for their patience and understanding as we work to ensure the safety of those involved in recovery and road users."
The lorry, which went on fire on Wednesday at 18:00 GMT, was still smouldering at about 09:00 GMT on Thursday.