Major Derbyshire A-road closed in both directions as lorry catches fire – with drivers warned of heavy traffic

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Drivers are being warned of delays this afternoon – as a lorry fire has closed a busy Derbyshire A-road.

Traffic monitoring site Inrix has reported that the A6 at Higher Hallsteads is currently closed in both directions.

Drivers^[2] are facing slow traffic due to a lorry fire, which has occurred between Batham Gate and the A623.

This is a developing story, and will be updated with any further details.

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