Pinchbeck firm’s trailer destroyed by fire as crash closes A1

A trailer owned by Pinchbeck firm FreshLinc has been destroyed by fire following a collision on the A1.

The scene on the A1 near Grantham. Photos: Lincolnshire Police
The scene on the A1 near Grantham. Photos: Lincolnshire Police

The lorry, carrying apples, collided with a Highways truck on the southbound carriageway near Grantham at about 1.30am on Thursday and caught fire.

The truck ditched to the side of the road. The lorry driver is said to have been lucky to have only sustained minor injuries.

The collision has caused serious traffic issues in the area and the carriageway is likely to remain closed for some time to enable repairs.

No cause has yet been put forward for the crash, but investigators will be studying onboard footage from the

The burnt-out cab and trailer being recovered.
The burnt-out cab and trailer being recovered.

Highways vehicle.

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