02/02/2012

A1 Reopens After Lorry Fire

The A1 is now open following a lorry blaze close to the coach works at Banbridge Road, Dromore, this morning.

It was closed in both directions after the driver reported smelling fumes from his cab and pulling over to find the vehicle in flames.

No one was hurt in the incident.

The road is now fully open.

(GK)

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