Dramatic Lorry Fire on A9 Near Dunkeld Causes Major Disruption
A9 Dunkeld lorry fire melted HGV to tarmac after horror explosion as road shut down
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A lorry fire on the A9 south of Dunkeld, Perthshire, led to a significant explosion and road closure on May 28. Emergency services battled the blaze for hours, resulting in the lorry melting into the tarmac. The road has reopened but will continue to operate under temporary traffic lights.
- 01The lorry fire occurred around 6:20 AM and caused extensive damage, melting the vehicle to the tarmac.
- 02Three fire crews worked for hours to extinguish the flames, which spread to the grass verge.
- 03Both carriageways of the A9 reopened after nearly 12 hours of closure due to the fire.
- 04Traffic Scotland has implemented temporary traffic lights on the A9 for an indefinite period following the incident.
- 05Recovery firm Auto Services Perth successfully removed the remains of the lorry after the fire was extinguished.
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On May 28, a lorry caught fire on the A9 south of Dunkeld, Perthshire, leading to a significant explosion and the road's closure. Emergency services responded at approximately 6:20 AM, battling a blaze that engulfed the vehicle and caused flames to spread to the adjacent grass verge. The incident led to a column of black smoke visible from miles away, prompting police to reroute traffic. After nearly 12 hours, both northbound and southbound lanes of the A9 reopened, but temporary traffic lights will remain in place due to road damage. Recovery firm Auto Services Perth reported the lorry was 'melted to the tarmac' due to the fire's intensity. They praised the efforts of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) for their assistance in extinguishing the fire, which reignited during recovery efforts. Traffic Scotland advised motorists to plan ahead and allow extra travel time due to ongoing disruptions.
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The lorry fire caused significant traffic disruptions on one of Scotland's busiest roads, affecting travel times.
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